SOLUTION: Joe went shopping and purchased a pair of pants for $56 and a pair of shoes for $45. The tax in Joe's city is 4%. How much will Joe pay when he checks out? How would I write this

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Question 1194744: Joe went shopping and purchased a pair of pants for $56 and a pair of shoes for $45. The tax in Joe's city is 4%. How much will Joe pay when he checks out?
How would I write this equation?
Answer by ikleyn(52756) About Me  (Show Source):
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    the amount to pay is 1.04*(56+45) = 105.04 dollars.    ANSWER

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