Use proportional relationships to solve the following problem. Riley needs to earn enough money to purchase a new jacket. The one he likes best is $49.99. His state sales tax is 7.25%. How much money does he need to earn? Round to the nearest dollar.

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Riley needs to earn $53.
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49.99*1.0725 = 53/61 or $54 to the nearest dollar