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Poppy bought a new bed for $142. The tax is 7%. How much did she spend in taxes only?

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Answer:

$9.94

Explanation:

The net price is $142 and the sales tax (7%) is $9.94. The total price would be $151.94.

User John Bautista
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Answer:

9.94

Explanation:

Convert 7% into decimal form, 0.07 because it is 7% of 100. Then multiply 0.07 with 142 to find 7% of 142.

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