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Micah is planning to buy a soccer ball for $17.95. The sales tax rate is 8.25%. He wants to be sure he has enough money. How much will the ball cost, including sales tax?
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Micah is planning to buy a soccer ball for $17.95. The sales tax rate is 8.25%. He wants to be sure he has enough money. How much will the ball cost, including sales tax?

User Thomas Bolander
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$26.20 Is the answer need anymore help??

User Joseandro Luiz
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Tax = 8.25% of $17.95

= (8.25/100) * 17.95

= 0.0825 * 17.95 = 1.480875

Total cost = 17.95 + 1.480875 =19.430875

Hence cost would be ≈ $19.43

Hope this explains it.
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