Question

akio buys scissors for 3.79, tape for 2.57, and pens for 5.80.the sales tax is 6.25percent what is the amount of tax for akios purchases

Answer 1

The answer is:  " $0.76 "  .
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or, write as:  " 76¢" .
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Explanation:
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The answer is:  What is  6.25% of  "{ $ 3.79 + 2.57 + 5.80}" ?
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  $ 3.79
+   2.57
     5.80    
  $ 12.16
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So, what is:  6.25 %  of   $12.16 ? 

    6.25% = 6.25 / 100 = 6.25 ÷ 100 = 0.0625 ;

6.25% of $12.16 = 0.0625 * $12.16 =  19/25 = $0.76 .
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The answer is:  " $0.76 "  .
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