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2 Luke is buying a gift for his sister. The gift costs $16.99, and the sales tax 5%. What is the total cost Luke will pay for the gift? F $17.84 G $0.85 H $17.04 J $16.14

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Explanation:

He will pay $ 16.99 PLUS 5% of 16.99

5 % is .05 in decimal

this becomes

16.99 + .05 * 16.99 = 1. 05 * 16.99 = $ 17.84

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