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Amar bought a sled for $36.24. Sales tax is 8%. What is the total cost of his purchase? (step by step explanation)

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Answer:

$39.14 rounded

Step-by-step explanation: First you change the percent into a decimal which is 0.08.Then you multiply this to 36.24.Next you add 2.8992 to 36.24 and you should get 39.1392.Round it and you get 39.14.Rounded to nearest dollar is $39

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