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What is the amount of sales tax owed on a 550 dollar laptop computer if the tax rate is 15% ?

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It would be 82.5. You are basically asking what is 15% of 550. so .15*550= 82.5
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Convert 15% into a decimal. (0.15) Then multiply that by 550.
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