Mackenzie wants to buy a backpack that costs $50. if the tax rate is 6.5% how much tax will she pay?

$3.25

Step-by-step explanation:

The amount to be paid is usually grossed up with the tax. The tax is the amount derived from the application of the tax rate to the given cost of the item to purchased.

This tax is known as output tax or tax on sale and is usually borne by the consumer.

She will therefore pay

= $50 + ($50 × 6.5%)

= $53.25

Tax paid = $53.25 - $50

= $3.25

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