Question

akio buys scissors for 3.79, tape for 2.57, and pens for 5.80.the sales tax is 6.25percent what is the amount of tax for akios purchases

Answer 1

The answer is: " $0.76 " .
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or, write as: " 76¢" .
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Step-by-step explanation:
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The answer is: What is 6.25% of "{ $ 3.79 + 2.57 + 5.80}" ?
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$ 3.79
+ 2.57
5.80
$ 12.16
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So, what is: 6.25 % of $12.16 ?

6.25% = 6.25 / 100 = 6.25 ÷ 100 = 0.0625 ;

6.25% of $12.16 = 0.0625 * $12.16 = 19/25 = $0.76 .
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The answer is: " $0.76 " .
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