In a certain state, the sales tax T on the amount of taxable goods is 7% of the value of the goods purchased (x), where both T and x are measured in dollars. (a) Express T as a function of x. T(x) =        (b) Find T(220) and T(5.90). (Round your answers to two decimal places.) T(220)  =    T(5.90)  =

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In a certain state, the sales tax T on the amount of taxable goods is 7% of the value of the goods purchased (x), where both T and x are measured in dollars.

(a) Express T as a function of x.
T(x) = 
 
 
 


(b) Find T(220) and T(5.90). (Round your answers to two decimal places.)
T(220)  =   
T(5.90)  =   
 
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