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A television was originally priced at $522, but Sam waited to buy it until the television was on sale for 50% off. If he paid 8% sales tax on the sale price, how much did he pay in total?
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A television was originally priced at $522, but Sam waited to buy it until the television was on sale for 50% off. If he paid 8% sales tax on the sale price, how much did he pay in total?

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Answer:
$281.88

Explanation:
Solve for 50% of $522:
522 × 0.50
261

Solve for sales tax:
261 × 0.08
20.88

Solve for total:
261 + 20.88
281.88
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