The sales tax in one town is 8%. So, the total cost of an item can be written as c +0.08c. What is the total cost of an item tha

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The sales tax in one town is 8%. So, the total cost of an item can be written as c +0.08c. What is the total cost of an item tha

t sells for $12?

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2 answers:

allsm [11] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-18T20:22:52+03:00

allsm [11]3 years ago

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$12.96 is your answer

aleksley [76] · Answer 2 · 2022-06-18T22:01:52+03:00

aleksley [76]3 years ago

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Use the equation and plug in 12 for the value of c.

c+.08c
12+.08(12)

Now Simplify the equation;

12+.96
= 12.96

Answer: $12.96

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