A pet store is selling a new dog collar for $12.00. If there is a sales tax of 10 percent, what is the actual cost of the collar?
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$12.00Sales Tax = 10% x $12 = 0.1 x 12 = $1.20Total Cost = $12.00 + $1.20 = $13.20
Answer: $13.20
Answer: $13.20
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10% = 10 / 100 = 0.1
10% of $12 = 0.1 ā¢ $12 = $1.2
$12 + $ 1.2 = $13.2
OR
Price + tax = 100% + 10 % = 110 % =
110 / 100 = 1.1
1.1 ā¢ $12 = $13.2