To find the tax paid for the pair of earrings, we calculate 5.7% of $88:
Tax = 0.057 * $88 = $5.02
Therefore, the tax paid is $5.02.
To find the total cost of the pair of earrings, we add the tax paid to the list price:
Total cost = $88 + $5.02 = $93.02
Therefore, the total cost of the pair of earrings is $93.02.
The correct response is:
$5.02; $93.02
The sales tax rate is 5.7%.
1. Find the tax paid for a pair of earrings with a list price of $88.
2. What is the total cost of the pair of earrings?
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Responses
$5.02; $93.02
$5.02; $93.02
$0.50; $93.02
$0.50; $93.02
$0.50; $98.04
$0.50; $98.04
$5.02; $98.04
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