The Porter family went to dinner, and the meal cost $42.98. The sales tax on the meal was 8.25%. How much sales tax did the Porters pay on the meal? A. $4.08 B. $3.55 C. $3.98 D. $3.76

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The Porter family went to dinner, and the meal cost $42.98. The sales tax on the meal was 8.25%. How much sales tax did the Porters pay on the meal?
A. $4.08
B. $3.55
C. $3.98
D. $3.76

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