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Destiny needs a new coat for the winter and she found one at old navy for $48.88.The sales tax is 8% . How much will she pay for the sales tax?

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Answer:

she will pay $3.91 for sales tax

Explanation:

First you take the amount 48.88

next you will multiply 48.88 by .08

(8% in decimal form is .08)

then it comes out as 3.9104

Since you cant have a fourth of a penny you round to the nearest hundredth

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