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You have $20 gift card from a bookstore that you use to buy two books for $18.49. The sales tax is 5.75%. Will the gift card cover the cost? Explain.
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You have $20 gift card from a bookstore that you use to buy two books for $18.49. The sales tax is 5.75%. Will the gift card cover the cost? Explain.

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Hi!

18.49 * 5.75% = 1.063175

18.49 + 1.063175 = 19.553175 (Round to the nearest cent).

The cost (including tax) will be $19.55. Since $20 is greater than $19, the gift card will be able to cover the cost!
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