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Alexis sells stuffed animals. She sells a stuffed elephant for $14.95, and the sales tax is 5% of the sale price. About how much is the sales tax on the elephant? Must show work please hurry.
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Alexis sells stuffed animals. She sells a stuffed elephant for $14.95, and the sales tax is 5% of the sale price. About how much is the sales tax on the elephant? Must show work please hurry.

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Answer:

  • $0.75

Explanation:

Given:

  • Selling price is $14.95
  • Sales tax is 5%

Find the amount of the tax:

  • 14.95*5/100 = 0.7475 ≈ 0.75 (rounded)
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