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The sales tax in New York State is 4%. Which expression can be used to find the amount of sales tax on a $50 item? A. 4/1 • 50 B. 4/10 • 50 C. 4/100 • 50 D. 4/1,000 • 50

The sales tax in New York State is 4%. Which expression can be used to find the amount of sales tax on a $50 item? A. 4/1 • 50 B. 4/10 • 50 C. 4/100 • 50 D. 4/1,000 • 50
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The sales tax in New York State is 4%. Which expression can be used to find the amount of sales tax on a $50 item?

A. 4/1 • 50

B. 4/10 • 50

C. 4/100 • 50

D. 4/1,000 • 50

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The answer would be B. Because 4/10 = 0.4, which is what you would multiply 50 by to find sales tax.
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