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The sales tax on an item selling for $20 is 3% What is the total

cost?
A. $0.60
B. $20.60
C. $20.80
D. $30

User NBajanca
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3% of 20 is 0.6 which you can find by doing 20*0.03. Adding 0.6 (your 30% tax) to 20 gives you $20.60.
User Nathan Romano
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Answer: $20.60

Explanation:

20 × 3% = .60

20 + .60 = 20.60