Answer :

6.5%= 6.5/100= 65/1000

[tex]38*\frac{6.5}{100}=38*\frac{65}{1000}=\frac{38}{1}*\frac{65}{1000}=\frac{2470}{1000}=2.47[/tex]

The correct answer is:
C. 2.47$

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