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The sales tax in New Jersey is 6%. For a $16 book, what will the total cost be, including sales tax?
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The sales tax in New Jersey is 6%. For a $16 book, what will the total cost be, including sales tax?

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16.96
you can do 16% of 16 (.16 • 16) then add that to 16 or
106% of 16 (1.6 • 16) and you don't have to add anything
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16 + 0.06(16) = 16 + 0.96 = 16.96 <==
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