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Deshaun wants to buy a new MP3 player that sells for $800 . The sales tax rate is 6.7%. What is the total cost of the MP3 player with tax included?

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853.6

If you say โ€œ6.7% of $800โ€
that means you have to get 6.7% into number form: 6.7% = 0.067,
โ€œofโ€ means multiplication. so 0.067 x 800= 53.6
add the tax to the original price = 53.6 + 800= 853.6
User Melihcelik
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Answer:

$853.6

Explanation:

6.7%=.067

.067x800+53.6+800+ansewr

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