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Sal purchases a new gaming system and games for $530. The tax is 7%. How much would he spend in taxes only ?

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Answer:

$37.10

Explanation:

You have to take the total price and multiply it by the decimal equivalent of the sales tax. In this case, 7% = 0.07, and so 530 x 0.07 = 37.10. If you wanted to get the total price (for future reference) then you would simply add the tax total to the original price.

User Alan Delimon
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Answer: 37.1

Step-by-step explanation: 530 x .07

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