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Sophie went shopping for a new camera. To find the total plus tax, she multiplied the price of the camera by 1.08. What percent tax did she pay?

User Adi H
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8 percent tax! the remainder after 100 is 8, and 8% of 1.00 is 0.08! let me know if you need any further help!
User Daniel Wolf
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Answer:

8

Explanation:

1.08 x total equal

108% of total

(100+8%)

total tax

User Jonathan Wiepert
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