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Find the sales tax for a lawnmower that cost 265.00 at a 6% tax rate?

A. $18.90
B. $17.90***
C. $15.90
D. $14.90

User Korikulum
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It would be c because if you do 265.00 times 6% on a calculator it becomes 15.9. And with your choices it would be c with an added 0
User FatFingers
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Answer:

C. $15.90

Explanation:

6% to a decimal is 0.06. Multiply 265.00 * 0.06 to get the answer.

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