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The price of a new car is 42,500 if the sales tax rate is 13/200 then how much sales tax is being charged what is the total cost for the car including tax

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Answer: The sales tax is $2,762.50 and total cost of the car including tax is $45262.50Step-by-step explanation: The price of a new car is $42,500.Sale tax rate = 6.5%Sales tax on the car = 6.5% × 42,500                                 =  × 42,500                                 = 0.065 × 42,500                                 = $2,762.50Total cost of the car = 42,500 + 2,762.50 = $45262.50The sales tax is $2,762.50 and total cost of the car including tax is $45262.50