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Lewis saved $450 for a new laptop. At a local computer store, Lewis decides to purchase a laptop with a sticker price of $429.99. The sales tax rate that will apply at the time of purchase is 6%. Does Lewis have enough to purchase the laptop?

A.

No, the cost of the laptop after applying sales tax is $687.98.

B.

No, the cost of the laptop after applying sales tax is $558.99.

C.

No, the cost of the laptop after applying sales tax is $455.79.

D.

Yes, the cost of the laptop after applying sales tax is $429.99.

E.

Yes, the cost of the laptop after applying sales tax is $402.20.

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29 September, 17:44

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Dana · Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

6% of 429 is around 25 (tax)

If you add them up it will be 455.79 which is a little more money than she had (450)

Bart · Answer 2

c

Step-by-step explanation:

find 6%

429.99*6/100 = 25.7994

Total cause of the laptop

429.99+25.7994 = 455.79