A retail store sells furniture worth $5,000 in an area with a 6.5% sales tax. How much tax is added to the bill?
Answer
A
350 dollars
B
300 dollars
C
325 dollars
D
375 dollars
Explanation
Convert 6.5% to a decimal: 0.065. Multiply the furniture price by the tax rate: $5,000 × 0.065 = $325. Therefore, $325 in tax is added to the bill, which is choice A.
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