The city of Atlanta recently increased their sales tax from 7.5% to 8%. How much more tax would you pay on a $10 purchase?

A) $.01

B) $.05

C) $.07

D) $.50

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Red Hot

27 May, 17:54

The city of Atlanta recently increased their sales tax from 7.5% to 8%. How much more tax would you pay on a $10 purchase?

A) $.01

B) $.05

C) $.07

D) $.50

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Evan Lam · Answer 1

Answer is B

find how much tax you pay at both rates

10 (0.075) =.75

10 (0.08) =.8

then subtract

0.8-0.75=0.05

so the answer is B, you would pay $0.05 more

The city of Atlanta recently increased their sales tax from 7.5% to 8%. How much more tax would you pay on a $10 purchase?A) $.01B) $.05C) $.07D) $.50

The city of Atlanta recently increased their sales tax from 7.5% to 8%. How much more tax would you pay on a $10 purchase?

A) $.01

B) $.05

C) $.07

D) $.50