Find the Sales Tax and Total Cost of an Item

question 77

Short Answer

Find the sales tax and total cost of an item that costs $289.99 if the tax rate is 4.5%.

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Definitions:

Ticket Scalping

The practice of buying tickets for an event and reselling them at a higher price, often to benefit from high demand and limited supply.

Economic Losses

Economic losses refer to the reduction in financial value experienced by individuals, businesses, or the economy as a whole due to adverse events or decisions.

Economic Gains

Increases in economic welfare, often measured by improvements in income, production, or satisfaction levels.

Salsa Manufacturers

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