SOLUTION: 3,500 and the sales tax is 8 3/4 . What is the sale tax paid ?

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Question 629601: 3,500 and the sales tax is 8 3/4 . What is the sale tax paid ?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+.0875%2A3500+=+306.25+
tax is $306.25