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7 June, 23:46

Mary had a meal the Carrington Cafe, which cost $19.70. If the tax was 5.5 %, how much did she pay in tax? Round to the nearest cent.

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  1. 8 June, 00:09
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    Hey there, Lets solve this together.

    Mary had a meal the Carrington Cafe, which cost $19.70. Tax = 5.5%.

    = 5.5% of 19.70

    The term "of" Means multiplication.

    Therefore

    = 0.055 (19.70)

    = 1.0835

    = 1.08
  2. 8 June, 00:53
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    5.5% of 19.70 ... turn the percent to a decimal ... " of " means multiply

    0.055 (19.70) = 1.0835 rounded = 1.08 < = = tax is 1.08
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