Convert the tax rate from a percent to a decimal number by moving the decimal point 2 places to the left.
8.8% = 0.088
Now multiply the price of the item by the tax rate:
63 x 0.088 = 5.544
Now round that to the nearest cent = $5.54
I believe it would be a dental student.
To answer this, you will first need to simply the expressions.
Now with the expressions simplified, you'll add the two together getting 
Answer:
11/8 or 1 3/8 or 1.375
Step-by-step explanation:
From the information given by the question, we can form an equation:
Let us call the number 'n'
8 × n - 7 = 4
We then move the 7 to the other side, changing it from minus to plus:
8 × n = 4 + 7
So,
8 × n = 11
We divide both sides by 8, to leave n on one side of the equation.
n = 11/8
Therefore, n = 11/8 or 1 3/8 or 1.375
Brother one: x
Brother two: x + 15
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Make them add up to 55 in an equation.
x + (x + 15) = 55
Combine like terms.
2x + 15 = 55
Subtract 15 from both sides.
2x = 40
Divide both sides by 2.
x = 20
Plug 20 for x into brother two.
(20) + 15 = 35
Brother one has saved $20, brother two has saved $35.
