Sarah purchased a set of art supplies for $20.90 and a pair of jeans for $18.95. The sales tax rate in the state is 7%. How much change did Sarah receive from $50

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Anne

3 December, 02:22

Sarah purchased a set of art supplies for $20.90 and a pair of jeans for $18.95. The sales tax rate in the state is 7%. How much change did Sarah receive from $50

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Bethany Kidd · Answer 1

Total purchase she did : $20.90+$18.95=$39.85

7% tax means that we have to 7% or (7/100) extra

7% X 39.85 = 2.79

total pay: 39.85+2.79=42.64

total cash: $50

what she gets back: 50-42.64=7.36