Solve the problem.
-A certain county charges 5% sales tax. Find the sales tax on a portable phone that cost $476 and the total cost of the phone, including tax. Round answers to the nearest cent.
A) $23.80, $499.80
B) $238.00, $714.00
C) $19.04, $495.04
D) $28.56, $504.56

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The sales tax is calculated as 5% of $476, which is $23.80. Adding this to the original cost gives a total of $499.80.

Solve the Problem. -A Certain County Charges 5% Sales Tax. Find the Sales