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

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Inessa [10]

4 years ago

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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.

Mathematics

2 answers:

Mademuasel [1] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-16T21:48:16+03:00

Mademuasel [1]4 years ago

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Hey there, Lets solve this together.

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

= 5.5% of 19.70

The term "of" Means multiplication.

Therefore

= 0.055 (19.70)
= 1.0835
= 1.08

Leona [35] · Answer 2 · 2022-01-16T19:50:50+03:00

Leona [35]4 years ago

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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