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Sharon wants to buy a shirt that costs $70. The sales tax is 5%. How much is the sales tax? What is her total cost for the shirt?

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Answer:

sales tax is $3.50.

She would have to pay $73.50

Explanation:

5% of 70 is 3.5 (sales tax)

70+3.5= 73.5

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