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Miles bought a new pair of baseball cleats for $64.95. The sales tax is 6.5%. What is the total cost that Miles will pay?

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Answer: $69.17175

Explanation:

The cleats are $64.95. Tax is a percentage taken off certain goods so

6.5% of $64.95 which can be also restructured as 6.5/100 times $64.95 which is $4.22175. Tax is added onto the final cost so he shall pay $64.95 plus $4.22175. (I think)

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