SOLUTION: I have to write an equation for: The amount of tax t on an item that costs p dollars if the sales tax is 8%.

SOLUTION: I have to write an equation for: The amount of tax t on an item that costs p dollars if the sales tax is 8%.

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Question 97677This question is from textbook Varibles and Patterns Workbook
: I have to write an equation for: The amount of tax t on an item that costs p dollars if the sales tax is 8%. This question is from textbook Varibles and Patterns Workbook

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
tax = 0.08t dollars
Cheers,
Stan H.
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