Hi,

The sales tax  on a $300 purchase is $16.50. 

,  x  = 

 = 5.5% sales tax

What would be the total cost of a purchase that is marked at $450?

  = $24.75

total cost of a purchase: $450 + $24.75 = $474.75 

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