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Which expression can be used to find the cost of 3 packs of gum, g, and 7% sales tax

Which expression can be used to find the cost of 3 packs of gum, g, and 7% sales tax-example-1
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Answer:

3 (g + 0.07g)

Explanations:

Cost of 1 pack of gum = g

Cost of 3 packs of gum = 3g

7% of sales tax = (7/100) x 3g = 0.07 x 3g = 0.07(3g)

The cost of 3 packs of gum and 7% sales tax = 3g + 0.07(3g)

The cost of 3 packs of gum and 7% sales tax = 3 (g + 0.07g)

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