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07-10-2020
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If the sales tax in Texas is 8.25%, what is the
total cost of a new backpack for $36?

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MrRoyal MrRoyal

13-10-2020

Answer:

[tex]Total\ Cost = \$38.97[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

[tex]Backpack = \$36[/tex]

[tex]Sales\ Tax = 8.25\%[/tex]

Required

Determine the Total Cost

Total cost is calculated as thus

[tex]Total\ Cost = Backpack + Backpack * Sales\ Tax[/tex]

[tex]Total\ Cost = \$36 + \$36 * 8.25\%[/tex]

[tex]Total\ Cost = \$36 + \$2.97[/tex]

[tex]Total\ Cost = \$38.97[/tex]

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