SOLUTION: Sally counted 38 out-of-state cars in the parking lot. If 20% of the cars in the parking lot are out-of-state, what is the total number of cars? Sales tax in a state is 4%. Find th

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Question 1025501: Sally counted 38 out-of-state cars in the parking lot. If 20% of the cars in the parking lot are out-of-state, what is the total number of cars? Sales tax in a state is 4%. Find the sales tax on a $300 suit.

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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38=%2820%2F100%29X
X=3800%2F20
X=190
190 cars
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T=300%284%2F100%29
T=1200%2F100
T=12
$12