SOLUTION: what's the sales tax for $9.75 if the tax rate is 3%?

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Question 225530: what's the sales tax for $9.75 if the tax rate is 3%?
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, rfer:
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Change 3% to a decimal fraction by moving the decimal point 2 places to the left. Then multiply the decimal fraction by the given amount. Round off to the nearest cent, if necessary.

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Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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9.75*.03=$0.29