Sales tax in NY is 8.875. How much tax would you pay on the sofa that costs $899?

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Kanlukasz asked Sep 20, 2023

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Sales tax in NY is 8.875. How much tax would you pay on the sofa that costs $899?

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Kanlukasz asked Sep 20, 2023

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Explanation:

8.875 % is .08875 in decimal form:

899 * .08875 = 79.79 dollars

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Answer: $79.79

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First, take 899 divided by 100% = 8.99

Then take 8.99 times 8.875 = $79.79

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