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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Help with a question please? What is the sales tax on a 36 dollar purchase in a state with a 6.5% tax rate?

OpenStudy (goldphenoix):

Well. Do you have any idea on what to do first?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no.

OpenStudy (goldphenoix):

6.5% in decimal form*

OpenStudy (anonymous):

.065?

OpenStudy (goldphenoix):

Good. Now what is .065 * 36 give you?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2.34?

OpenStudy (goldphenoix):

Great! So the sale tax is $2.34. I hope this help! :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you ^^

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