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Margie has a $50.00 budget to purchase a $45.00 pair of boots. If there is an 8% sales tax rate, Margie will be how much under budget?

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Answer:

$1.40

Explanation:

First, 8% of $45

45*0.08=3.6

45+3.6=48.6

50-48.6=1.4

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