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Sales Tax Problem

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John wants to purchase an item that costs $35.00. If the sales tax rate is 6 percent, determine the sales tax and the total cost of the purchase. Analysis?

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If you would like more practice with payroll problems, try a multiple step problem, otherwise move on to a direct relationship problem.