I am at a bookstore and see a novel I’ve been wanting to read for $35. I have $40 with me and need to determine if I have enough money to cover the total purchase price, including a 5% sales tax.



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Total cost= $35 + tax
Tax: 0.05 x 35= $1.75

Total cost: $35 + $1.75= $36.75 for book and tax.