SOLUTION: what is the cost of a $150 pair of shoes with a 7% sales tax?

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Question 890613: what is the cost of a $150 pair of shoes with a 7% sales tax?
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
150 * 1.07 = $160.50
(the .07 is the sales tax; the 1.0 is the base cost)