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27. A watch cost $75.99. If the sales tax

rate is 6.25%, what is the amount of
sales tax?
A $0.48
B $2.19
C $4.75
D $474.94​

User Sieabah
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75.99 ×.0625 = 4.749

I rounded to get 4.75.

75.99 + 4.75 = $80.74

$80.74 - $75.99 = $4.75

Answer: $4.75

User Jogshardik
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Explanation:

75.99 ×.0625=4.749

75.99+4.75(because I rounded)=

$80.74 total cost incase you have another step

User Mohamed Shaaban
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