Question 214102
John bought a new car for $18,966.00 including sales tax.  If the sales tax was 9% did what amount of tax did he pay.


Percentage of 9% means 0.09.  Then tax is 18,966*0.09=1706.94.  So the amount of tax paid is $1,706.94.


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