In a Certain State, the Sales Tax T on the Amount

question 142

Essay

In a certain state, the sales tax T on the amount of taxable goods is 12% of the value of the goods purchased (x), where both T and x are measured in dollars. Express T as a function of x.

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Definitions:

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