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The sales tax rate in Brooklyn is 8 7/8%. If Sabrina buys a sofa for $599 and a coffee table for $299, which is the best estimate of the total sales tax she will pay?

The sales tax rate in Brooklyn is 8 7/8%. If Sabrina buys a sofa for $599 and a coffee table for $299, which is the best estimate of the total sales tax she will pay?
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The sales tax rate in Brooklyn is 8 7/8%. If Sabrina buys a sofa for $599 and a coffee table for $299, which is the best estimate of the total sales tax she will pay?

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First, add both prices together.
599+299=898
If you are only finding sales tax, you need to multiply 898 and 8 7/8
8 7/8% is equal to 8.875%
898*8.875%=79.6975 or $79.70 extra for sales tax
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