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Finding a Percent of a Number

Question 9 • * SY2025-26 - 1205040 M/J Grade 7 Mathematics Sem 1 CR

If Zöe orders a book from Store Y, how much tax will she pay?Comparison of Online Bookstores Store XStore YCost of book$17.00$18.00Tax rate6%8%Shipping10% of cost before taxFREE

Answer
A
$1.44
B
$2.25
C
$12.25
D
$14.40

Explanation

Store Y charges 8% tax on the $18.00 book. Calculate $18.00 × 0.08 = $1.44, so Zoe will pay $1.44 in tax. The free shipping does not affect the tax amount.

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