SOLUTION: An antique has a price tag of $62. The sales tax rate for the county is 8%. How much sales tax will be due?

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Question 845655: An antique has a price tag of $62. The sales tax rate for the county is 8%. How much sales tax will be due?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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.08*62=tax
8/100*62
8*31/50
4*31/25=124/25=4.96