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A backpack costs $18 and has a 7 percent tax. How much will Sheila have to pay for the backpack after tax? $1.26 $12.60 $19.26 $30.60

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$19.26 because 18 times .07 is 1.26. 18 plus 1.26 is 19.26.

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if you add 18 to 7% your number comes out as 19.26
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