SOLUTION: Sales tax in Washington is 8%. What is the sales tax on a DS player that costs $150, what would the total cost be?

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Question 688455: Sales tax in Washington is 8%. What is the sales tax on a DS player that costs $150, what would the total cost be?
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Sales Tax
8% is 8/100 = .08
Sales Tax on $150
.08(150) = $12
Total Cost with Sales Tax
150 + 12 = $162 total cost
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