Suppose You Buy Lunch for $8

question 71

Multiple Choice

Suppose you buy lunch for $8.39 that includes a 5% sales tax.How much did the restaurant charge you for the lunch (excluding any tax) and how much do they owe for sales tax?

• A)$8.39 for lunch and $0.42 for sales tax.
• B)$8.39 for lunch and no sales tax.
• C)$8.81 for lunch and $0.42 for sales tax.
• D)$7.99 for lunch and $0.40 for sales tax.

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