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What is the amount of sales tax owed on $6 book if the tax rate is 5%

1.$0.03
2.$0.30
3.$3.00
4.$0.12

User Kuzdogan
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The answer is number 2. Thirty cents
User Natural Lam
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To make it easier, divide 5 by 100, 0.05

6.00·0.05=0.3

the answer is the second option.
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