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Question 711034: the refrigerator was advertised for $690. If sales tax is 5%, how much was the taxch
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the refrigerator was advertised for $690. If sales tax is 5%, how much was the tax ?
10% of 690 is $69
Therefore:
5% of 690 = 69/2 = 34.50
The tax is: $34.50