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A video game costs $16.40 before tax. What is the total cost after the 5% sales tax?

User Dmitriy Zapevalov
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Answer:

$17.22

Explanation:

→ Find the multiplier

( 100 + 5 ) ÷ 100 = 1.05

→ Multiply answer by cost

16.40 × 1.05 = $17.22

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