Question

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Answer 1

The sales tax rate in Emily's city = 5 1/2 %

Cost of Emily's new boots = $68

• Step 1: Find the amount of sales tax Emily will pay for her boots

Formula: Sale tax = Percent sales tax x Cost of the product

Sales tax = 5 1/2 %  x  $68

= $3.74

• Step 2: Calculate the total cost for Emily's boots

Total cost = Cost of boots + Sales Tax

Total cost = $68 + $3.74

= $71.74

Therefore, the total cost Emily will pay for her boots is $71.74

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