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Georgie spends $160 on clothes. She pays 6.5% in tax. How much does she spend altogether?

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The correct answer is $170.4

Step-by-step explanation:

The total Georgie spent is equal to the money spent on clothes ($160) added to taxes (6.5% of the price of the clothes). Now, to calculate the money spend on taxes follow this process:

1. Divide the total of money spent on clothes into 100 (this number represents 100%)

160 รท 100 = 1.6

2. Multiply this number by the specific percentage (6.5)

1.6 x 6.5 = $10.4 (This is the money spent on taxes)

Finally, add the value of taxes and the price of the clothes:

$160 + $10.4 = $170.4

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