SOLUTION: meredith bought a bicycle that coast $385.89. In addition, she had to pay 7% sales tax on her purchase. What was the amount of sales tax Meredith paid? Round the answer to the n

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Question 425694: meredith bought a bicycle that coast $385.89. In addition, she had to pay 7% sales tax on her purchase. What was the amount of sales tax Meredith paid? Round the answer to the nearest cent.
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meredith bought a bicycle that coast $385.89. In addition, she had to pay 7% sales tax on her purchase. What was the amount of sales tax Meredith paid? Round the answer to the nearest cent.
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tax = 0.07*385.89 = $27.01
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Stan H.
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