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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-05-27

Mai bought a television for $325. The tax rate is 8%.

Which proportion can be used to find the amount of tax Mai will pay?

Asked by Drakula

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Mai will pay 8% of $325 in tax.
8% means 0.08 "of" means"times"
0.08 x $325 = $26

Answered by AL2006 | 2024-06-10

To find the tax on Mai's television purchase, use the formula: Tax Amount = Price × Tax Rate. For a $325 television at an 8% tax rate, the tax amount is $26. The proportion can be expressed as Tax Amount/Price = 0.08/1.
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Answered by AL2006 | 2024-12-24