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OpenStudy (lacypennelll):

really really easy question What is the sales tax on a 36$ purchase in a state with a 6.5 tax rate?

OpenStudy (lacypennelll):

2.16 2.24 12.60 23.40

OpenStudy (lacypennelll):

O_o

OpenStudy (anonymous):

How easy can it be if you have to ask us?

OpenStudy (lacypennelll):

You sure bout that ur first answer was a little fuzzy .-.

OpenStudy (lacypennelll):

^^" I don't really understand it and I still need to work on it a little

OpenStudy (anonymous):

In any event, what is 6.5% expressed as a decimal?

OpenStudy (lacypennelll):

.065

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Correct! Now multiply 36 by that!

OpenStudy (lacypennelll):

o: okay

OpenStudy (lacypennelll):

2.34

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Correct again! So I think your "2.24" may be a misprint, yes?

OpenStudy (lacypennelll):

:I I am not sure

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Math don't lie! :-)

OpenStudy (lacypennelll):

Lol ^^"

OpenStudy (lacypennelll):

Thanks for the help though :D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No problem!!

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