SOLUTION: mrs. weiss bought a dress marked $34.00. an 8% sales tax was added to the price of the dress. how much did mrs. weiss pay altogether?

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Question 465448: mrs. weiss bought a dress marked $34.00. an 8% sales tax was added to the price of the dress. how much did mrs. weiss pay altogether?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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34+34(.08)=34(1+.08)=34x1.08=$36.72..