Question

Melissa bought a cake that cost $75. The sales-tax rate is 10%. What is the total amount she paid for the cake?

Answer 1

10% of 75 is found by multiplying 10% * 75 but you must change 10% to either 0.10 or 10/100

Answer 2

$82.5  

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