Question

Steve paid 10% tax on a purchase of $40. Select the dollar amount of the tax and the total dollar amount Steve paid on the number line.

Answer 1

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(Note: 10% = 0.1)

Amount of tax: $40 × 0.1 = $4

Total amount paid: $40 + $4 = $44

Steve paid $44 in total.

So, Steve paid total of $4 for taxes and $44 in total.

$44 is the answer.

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