SOLUTION: Four items are purchased at prices of $5.30, $1.29, $.53, and $.68. Sales tax applies at 5% of the total purchase price. What is the total charge?

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Question 1019121: Four items are purchased at prices of $5.30, $1.29, $.53, and $.68. Sales tax applies at 5% of the total purchase price. What is the total charge?
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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T=Total Sum and t=total tax 5%=.05
add all 4 prices together
5.30%2B1.29%2B0.53%2B0.68=T
7.8=T
.05T=tSubstitute T for number value
.05%287.8%29=t
0.39=t
now add the taxes to total price
7.8%2B.39=highlight_green%288.19%29