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20 September, 02:35

Freddy bought a pair of shoes for a sale price of $39.60. The sales-tax rate was 8%.

A. What was the sales tax on the purchase

B. What was the total price including tax

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  1. 20 September, 02:37
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    The answer to part A is $3.17

    the answer to part B is $42.77
  2. 20 September, 02:53
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    Percent means parts out of 100

    8%=8/100=0.05

    tax=8% of 39.60=0.08 times 39.60=3.168 rounded to $3.17

    A. tax is $3.17

    B ... total just add, 39.60+3.17=$42.77

    A. $3.17

    B. $42.77
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