Jessie will have to pay $55.93 tax for the stereo.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given,
Cost of stereo = $799
Sales tax = 7%
Amount of sales tax = 7% of cost of stereo
[tex]Amount\ of\ sales\ tax=\frac{7}{100}*799\\\\Amount\ of\ sales\ tax=\frac{5593}{100}\\\\ Amount\ of\ sales\ tax=\$55.93[/tex]
Jessie will have to pay $55.93 tax for the stereo.
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