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In Las Vegas, Nevada, stores charge a 4.6\%4.6%4, point, 6, percent state sales tax and a 3.65\%3.65%3, point, 65, percent county sales tax. Yuki is purchasing a handbag priced at \$220$220dollar sign, 220 before tax. How much sales tax does Yuki pay for her handbag purchase? \$

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Answer:Yuki paid $18.15 sales tax on purchasing a hand bag of $220.Step-by-step explanation:Given:Price of handbag = $220State Sales tax = 4.6%Country Sales tax = 3.65%Amount paid in State Sales tax = Percent State sales tax [tex]\times[/tex] Price of handbag = [tex]\frac{4.6}{100}\times 220 = 0.046\times 220 = \$10.12[/tex]Amount paid in Country Sales tax = Percent Country sales tax [tex]\times[/tex] Price of handbag = [tex]\frac{3.65}{100}\times 220 = 0.0365\times 220 = \$8.03[/tex]Hence Total Amount paid in sales Tax = Amount paid in State Sales tax + Amount paid in Country Sales tax = [tex]\$10.12+\$8.03 = \$18.15[/tex]Yuki paid $18.15 as Sales tax on purchasing a hand bag of $220.