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What is sales tax?

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A sales tax is a percentage added to the price of goods and services, collected by the seller and paid to the government.

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How do you calculate the amount of sales tax?

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To calculate sales tax, multiply the price of the item by the sales tax rate (as a decimal).

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If an item costs $50 and the sales tax is 8%, what is the total cost?

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Total cost = $50 + ($50 * 0.08) = $54.

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What is a discount?

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A discount is a reduction in the price of a product or service, often expressed as a percentage.

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How do you calculate the amount saved from a discount?

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To calculate the amount saved, multiply the original price by the discount rate (as a decimal).

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If a shirt costs $30 and is 20% off, how much do you save?

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You save $30 * 0.20 = $6.

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What is the sale price after a discount?

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Sale price = Original price - Amount saved.

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If a pair of shoes costs $80 and has a 15% discount, what is the sale price?

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Sale price = $80 - ($80 * 0.15) = $68.

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What is the formula for calculating the final price after sales tax?

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Final price = Original price + (Original price * Sales tax rate).

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If a laptop costs $1,200 and the sales tax is 7%, what is the final price?

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Final price = $1,200 + ($1,200 * 0.07) = $1,284.

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