SOLUTION: The sales tax in a certain state is 6%. Find the total price paid for a pair of shoes that costs $57.
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Question 834782: The sales tax in a certain state is 6%. Find the total price paid for a pair of shoes that costs $57.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6% of 57 = (6/100)*57 = 3.42 dollars is paid in tax only
Total cost is therefore, 57 + 3.42 = $60.42
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