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13 June, 01:49

What is the sales tax on a $8.50 purchase if the sales-tax rate is 6.5% (6 1/2 %) ?

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  1. 13 June, 02:00
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    The answer is $0.55

    $8.50 is 100%.

    x is 6.5%

    8.50 : 100% = x : 6.5%

    x = 8.50 : 100% * 6.5%

    x = 0.5525

    x ≈ $0.55
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