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A pair of sneakers costs $57.80. If the sales tax is 5%, how much tax would be paid on this pair of sneakers?
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A pair of sneakers costs $57.80. If the sales tax is 5%, how much tax would be paid on this pair of sneakers?

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sales tax is a percent of the price. So .05 x 57.80=$2.89-the amount of tax you need to add to the price of the sneakers for the total price.
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The sales tax is $2.89 
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