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The amount of sales tax on a clothing purchase is directly proportional to the purchase price of the clothing. The sales tax on a $60 sweater is $4.20. Determine the constant o
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The amount of sales tax on a clothing purchase is directly proportional to the purchase price of the clothing. The sales tax on a $60 sweater is $4.20. Determine the constant of variation
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The amount of sales tax on a clothing purchase is directly proportional to the purchase price of the clothing. The sales tax on a $60 sweater is $4.20. Determine the constant of variation
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t = k*p
4.2 = k*60
k = 4.2/60
k = 0.07 (that is the constant of variation)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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