5% = 5/100 = 0,05
0,05 x 49,95 ≈ $2,5
5% o f 49 , 95 5% = 100 5 = 0 , 05 0 , 05 ∗ 49 , 95 = 2 , 4975 T a x i s e q u a l t o 2 , 4975$.
The total cost of a $49.95 CD player with a 5% sales tax is calculated by first finding the tax amount, which is approximately $2.50. Adding this to the original price results in a total cost of $52.45. Therefore, you would pay $52.45 in total for the CD player.
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