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Heather is considering purchasing an item that costs 19. The sales tax in Heather's area is set at 6.8%. What is the total purchase price that Heather would be charged on this purchase?

Solution

He a t h er i s co n s i d er in g p u rc ha s in g an i t e m t ha t cos t s 19. T h e s a l es t a x in He a t h e r^{'} s a re a i s se t a t 6.8%. Wha t i s t h e t o t a l p u rc ha se p r i ce t ha t He a t h er w o u l d b e c ha r g e d o n t hi s p u rc ha se ?

Solution

Amount after tax : 20.292

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 19 + 0.068 \cdot 19

x = 19 + 0.068 \cdot 19 : x = 20.292

Amount after tax : 20.292

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