Norlan Company Does Not Ring Up Sales Taxes Separately on the Cash

question 217

Multiple Choice

Norlan Company does not ring up sales taxes separately on the cash register. Total receipts for October amounted to $29,400. If the sales tax rate is 5%, what amount must be remitted to the state for October's sales taxes?

• A) $1,400
• B) $1,470
• C) $70
• D) It cannot be determined.

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