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Ralph Jordan recently bought a new lawnmower for $228. if he paid 6% sale tax on the lawnmower,what was the total cost of the lawn mower.

User Erce Tilav
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$241.68. Ralph Jordan recently bought a new lawnmower for $228.00. Additional 6% sales tax = 228/100*6 = $13.68. 228 + 13.68 = $241.68.

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User Smruti Ranjan
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Answer: $241.68

Explanation:

Formula to find percentage: (6*$228)/100= $13.68

$13.68+$228=$241.68

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