Solve the Problem. -At the End of the Day, a Storekeeper Had $1712

question 11

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-At the end of the day, a storekeeper had $1712 in the cash register, counting both the sale of goods and the sales tax of 7%. Find the amount that is the tax. Round to the nearest dollar if necessary.

• A) $117
• B) $112
• C) $120
• D) $103

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