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Cris bought a new pair of shoes for $79.85 at a 6.5% sales tax. What is the total cost for Cris l?

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79.85 x 1.065 = 85.04025, round to nearest cent,

$85.04

Always convert to the tax percent to a decimal by moving the decimal point 2 to the left,

then add it to 1,

Then multiply by the price.
User Joel Friedlaender
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Answer:

$85.04

Explanation:

Multiply $79.85 with 6.5% then add the product with $79.85.

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