SOLUTION: what is the total cost in dollars of a $45 shirt with 5% sales tax?

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Question 253387: what is the total cost in dollars of a $45 shirt with 5% sales tax?
Found 3 solutions by rfer, derbyman4025, richwmiller:
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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45*1.05=$47.25

Answer by derbyman4025(7) About Me  (Show Source):
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45.00*.05=2.25 This is the tax amount
Add the tax amount to the price
45.00+2.25= 47.25

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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cost plus tax
1.05*45