SOLUTION: There is an 8% tax in the town where the store is located. What is miguel’s total cost after sales tax has been added?

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Question 1155250: There is an 8% tax in the town where the store is located. What is miguel’s total cost after sales tax has been added?
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the item costs 100
she pays $108
OR
if cost is x
she pays 1.08x