19-y because you are taking away y from 19
There are two such numbers.
One of them is 2 + 9.5 = 11.5.
The other one is 2 - 9.5 = -7.5.
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If we consider "9.5 units from 2" to be 9.5 units in the positive direction, then the appropriate choice is 11.5.
Answer:
$4.56
Step-by-step explanation:
The tax is found by multiplying the tax rate by the amount of the sale.
... 6.25% × $72.99 = $4.56
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