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Sales tax is calculated as a percentage of the sales price. If sales tax is 5%, what is the sales tax on clothing that costs $170?

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Answer:

8.50

Explanation:

Price x sales tax rate = sales tax

170 x .05 (5%) = 8.50

User Jon Turner
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it is 161.5 i hope i helped plz give brailyiest
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