Sales tax is calculated as a percentage of the sales price. If sales tax is 5%, what is the sales tax on clothing that costs $170?

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Just multiply $170 b6 the decimal fraction equivalent of 5%:

0.05($170) = $8.50 (answer)
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Sales tax on clothing that costs 170$ would be 8.50$, meaning that the total price would be 178.50$. If you want help with how to get to this answer, please send me a message or leave a comment on this answer! Thank you, I hope I was able to help.