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The sales tax on clothing in Nebraska is 5.5%. Calculate how much tax you need to pay on a shirt if it costs $18.20 before tax. Round your answer to the nearest cent. ( pls answer asap and thanks ) will give BRANLIEST

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Answer:

$1.00

Step-by-step explanation:

The tax rate in Nebraska = 5.5%

Cost of the shirt before tax = $18.20

Therefore:

Tax to be paid = 5.5% of $18.20

[tex]=0.055 \times \$18.20\\=\$1.00 $(correct to the nearest cent)[/tex]

The amount you need to pay as tax is $1.00.