A state sales tax rate is 3.5%. If the tax on a purchase is $7, what was the amount of the purchase?
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The magnitude, m, of an earthquake is defined to be m=log l/s, where i is the intensity of the earthquake (measured by the amplitude of the seismograph wave) and s is the intensity of a “standard” earthquake, which is barely detectable. what is the magnitude of an earthquake that is 1,000 times more intense than a standard earthquake? use a calculator. round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Which points are solutions to the linear inequality y < 0.5x + 2? check all that apply. (–3, –2) (–2, 1) (–1, –2) (–1, 2) (1, –2) (1, 2)

Ametal rod needs to be 9 feet and 5.5 inches in length. the sections of the poles being used are each 1 foot and 10.5 inches long. how many 1ft 10.5in sections would be needed to complete the 9ft 5.5in metal rod? and how many inches of material will be left?