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ASVAB · Interest, Discount, and Markup

An item costs $1,200. With 6% sales tax, what is the total price?

  1. A $1,272
  2. B $1,268
  3. C $1,206
  4. D $1,260

Why this is the answer

Tax = 6% × $1,200 = $72. Total = $1,200 + $72 = $1,272.
Source: ASVAB AR, Sales Tax

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