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5.4 Problem Set333Problem Set 5.4A These problems should be solved by the method shown in this section. In each case show the equation needed tosolve the problem. Write neatly, and show your work. [Examples 1–3]1. Sales Tax Suppose the sales tax rate in Mississippi is 7%of the purchase price. If a new food processor sells for$750, how much is the sales tax?$52.502. Sales Tax If the sales tax rate is 5% of the purchase price,how much sales tax is paid on a television that sells for$980?$493. Sales Tax and Purchase Price Suppose the sales tax ratein Michigan is 6%. How much is the sales tax on a $45concert ticket? What is the total price?$2.70; $47.704. Sales Tax and Purchase Price Suppose the sales tax rate inHawaii is 4%. How much tax is charged on a new car ifthe purchase price is $16,400? What is the total price?$656; $17,0565. Total Price The sales tax rate is 4%. If the sales tax ona 10-speed bicycle is $6, what is the purchase price?What is the total price?$150; $1566. Total Price The sales tax on a new microwave oven is$30. If the sales tax rate is 5%, what is the purchaseprice? What is the total price?$600; $6307. Tax Rate Suppose thepurchase price of a diningroom set is $450. If thesales tax is $22.50, what isthe sales tax rate?5%8. Tax Rate If the purchase price ofa bottle of California wine is$24 and the sales tax is $1.50,what is the sales tax rate?6 ​_ 1 ​%, or 6.25%49. Energy The chart shows the cost to install either solarpanels or a wind turbine. A farmer is installing theequipment to generate energy from the wind. If helives in a state that has a 6% sales tax rate, how muchdid the farmer pay in sales tax on the total equipmentcost?$420.90Solar Versus Wind Energy CostsEquipment Cost:Modules $6200Fixed Rack $1570Charge Controller $971Cable $440TOTAL $9181Equipment Cost:Turbine $3300Tower $3000Cable $715TOTAL $701510. Prom The graph shows how much guys plan to spendon prom. The sum of the tax on all the expenses a guyhad for prom was $15.75. If he lived in a state that has asales tax rate of 7.5%, what spending bracket would hehave been in?He spent $210, so he would be in the $200 to $300 bracket.Handsome At What Cost?0 - $10019%$100 - $20027%$200 - $30020%$300 - $400Takin’ out a loan17%17%Source: www.thepromsite.com 636 total votesSource: a Limited 2006

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