SOLUTION: rachel bought a flute for $265. sales tax was 5.8%. what is the total cost of the flute with tax?

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Question 203616: rachel bought a flute for $265. sales tax was 5.8%. what is the total cost of the flute with tax?
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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Total cost = sales price + 5.8% of sales price.
Total cost = $265+0.058($265) = $265+$15.37 = $280.37