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Real World Percentages: Roman went shopping for school

supplies and has $85.40 worth of school supplies. He will
have to pay 5% in taxes for his supplies. How much will
Roman have to pay in total for his school sunnlies?

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Roman will have to pay $89.67 for his school supplies.
Since you needed help, I’ll show you my work so you know for next time:

85.40 (.05) = 4.27
85.40 + 4.27
= 89.67

I hope this helps :)

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