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  • 26-11-2016
  • Mathematics
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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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nnoble1206
nnoble1206 nnoble1206
  • 29-11-2016
$9.05 would be the amount with he sales tax
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JcAlmighty
JcAlmighty JcAlmighty
  • 30-11-2016
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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