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Shalika bought a purse for $120. The tax rate is 9%.

What is the total amount Shalika paid?

User Akashbw
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9% of $120 is $10.8. All you need to do is add $10.8 to $120, the answer being $130.8.
User Francesco Dondi
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100%= 120
1%= 120/100= 1.2
9%= 1.2 x 9= 10.8
So you just 10.80 to the 120 to get $130.80
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