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OpenStudy (anonymous):

I can someone help me with this. Thanks The sales taxs rate in New York City is 8.8%. Find the tax charged on the purchase of $249, and the total cost.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Hi Sue101

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hello! :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You have to turn your decimal point in the 8.8 two to the left...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

0.088

OpenStudy (anonymous):

or 0.88

OpenStudy (anonymous):

0.088*249=21.912 So, the tax charged on the purchase would be 21.912 USD. 249+21.912=270.912, right?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So it will be 0.088. Then you multiply 0.088 x 249 = 21.912

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