The Sales Tax on a Bag of Groceries Came to $2.80

question 78

Multiple Choice

The sales tax on a bag of groceries came to $2.80. If the sales tax rate is 7%, what was the price of the groceries before tax?

• A)The price was $44.
• B)The price was $42.
• C)The price was $40.
• D)The price was $38.

Recognize the significance of reliability and validity in research methods.

Understand the ethical considerations in conducting research involving humans.

Appreciate the role of empirical research in sociological inquiry.

Understand the process of theory development and hypothesis testing.

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