SOLUTION: If the sales tax is 8% and the purchase price is $215, what is the amount of tax? How much do you have to pay for your purchase?

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Question 1075704: If the sales tax is 8% and the purchase price is $215, what is the amount of tax? How much do you have to pay for your purchase?

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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215*0.08=$17.20 tax
215+17.20=$232.20 total