Finding Total Price With Sales Tax

A step-by-step animation showing how to calculate the final cost of a $200 item with 6% sales tax. It breaks the problem into two simple moves: converting 6% into a decimal (0.06), multiplying it by $200 to find the tax amount ($12), then adding that to the original price for a total of $212. Designed for ASVAB test prep, it helps students build confidence with percentage and money word problems using clear visuals and minimal steps.

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The prompt that made it

Explain this problem as simple as possible for a student taking the ASVAB. An item costs $200. Sales tax is 6%. What is the total in dollars? Color scheme: #5E6961 #F5F6F1 #D6EE59 #5E6961 #D9DFD3 Always use the lightest color for background Audience: 12-18

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