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Sales tax is calculated as a percentage of the sales price.

If sales tax is 5%, what is the sales
tax on clothing that costs $170?

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Answer:

8.50

Step-by-step explanation:

Sales price x sales tax percentage = sales tax

170 x .05 (5%)=8.50

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