document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=82068>Question 82068</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I need help on this problem. You need to purchase a textbook for nursing school that costs $80.00. The sales tax on the book is 8.25%. You have $100. How much change will you receive back. I don't understand percentages that well and need help. Can you give for a step by step explanation for the solution? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Cost of the book is 80 dollars + 0.0825*80 dollars<BR>\n" );
document.write( "= 80 + 6.6 = 86.60 dollars<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Amount of change, if you have $100, is 100-86.60 = $13.40<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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