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PA. Sales tax is charged at the rate of 6%. Find the tax and the total price you would pay for an$860 stereo.First blank: What is the tax?Second blank: What is the new total?

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Find what is 6% of $860 equal to, by multiplying 860 times 6/100:


(6)/(100)\cdot860=51.6

To find the total price, add $51.6 to $860:


51.6+860=911.6

Therefore, the tax is equal to $51.6 and the new total will be $911.6.

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