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The sales tax in Whittle City is 7%. How much tax is charged on a purchase of $53?
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Answer 1

X=20 hope this helps!

Answer 2

answer= x=20

Explanation:

We have, 35% × x = 7

or,

35

100

× x = 7

Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 35,

we have x = 7 ×

100

35

x = 20

If you are using a calculator, simply enter 7×100÷35, which will give you the answer.