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The sales tax rate is 8.2%. Estimate the sales tax on a computer that costs $550.

about $40
about $36
about $32
about $44

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User Sollace
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Answer:

The sales tax on the computer is $45.10.

Step-by-step explanation:

The sales tax (x) on the computer can be expressed by the equation:

x=550×8.2100

x=5.5×8.2

x=45.1

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User Matthias Zeis
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