To boost income during the holidays, the government of Anytown dictates that a citizen may purchase goods up to a total value of $1,000 tax free, but must pay a 7 percent city tax on the portion of the total value in excess of $1,000. How much tax must be paid by a citizen who purchases goods with a total value of $1,220?

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To boost income during the holidays, the government of Anytown dictates that a citizen may purchase goods up to a total value of $1,000 tax free, but must pay a 7 percent city tax on the portion of the total value in excess of $1,000. How much tax must be paid by a citizen who purchases goods with a total value of $1,220?






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