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Joe has ​$800 to spend on a new dining room table and chairs. If the sales tax is 8%​, how much can he afford to spend on the table and​ chairs?

User Dontae
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Answer:

$736

Explanation:

800 x (100% - 8%)

800 x 92%

=736

User Khalia
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Answer:

no

Explanation:

800x8%=64

64+800=864

User Ardenne
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