Colin and Judith both bought the same radio for $28. Colin lives in Indiana and pays 7% in sales tax, while Judith lives in California and pays 8.75% in sales tax. How much more did Judith pay in sales tax than Colin?

Colin and Judith both bought the same radio for $28. Colin lives in Indiana and pays 7% in sales tax, while Judith lives in California and pays 8.75% in sales tax. How much more did Judith pay in sales tax than Colin?

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Author:Richard G. Brown, Mary P. Dolciani, Robert H. Sorgenfrey, William L. Cole

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Chapter7: Applying Fractions

Section7.3: Equations With Fractional Coefficient

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Colin and Judith both bought
the same radio for $28. Colin
lives in Indiana and pays 7% in
sales tax, while Judith lives in
California and pays 8.75% in
sales tax. How much more did
Judith pay in sales tax than
Colin?

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