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the sales tax rate is 10%. If Megan buys a hand bag priced at 94.90, how much tax will she pay?

Solution

t h e s a l es t a x r a t e i s 10%. I f M e g an b u ys a han d ba g p r i ce d a t 94.90, h o w m u c h t a x w i ll s h e p a y ?

Solution

Tax amount : 9.49

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 0.1 \cdot 94.9

x = 0.1 \cdot 94.9 : x = 9.49

Tax amount : 9.49

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