Solve the percent problem.
-At the end of the day, a storekeeper had $\$ 1248$ in the cash register, counting both the sale of goods and the sales tax of $4 \%$. Find the amount that is the tax.
A) $\$ 43$
B) $\$ 53$
C) $\$ 38$
D) $\$ 48$

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The total amount in the cash register (\$1248) represents 104% of the sales (100% for the sales themselves plus 4% sales tax). To find the amount of the tax, we first find 1% of the sales by dividing the total by 104, and then multiply by 4 to find the 4% tax. So, $1248 / 104 * 4 = \$48$.

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Solve the Percent Problem $\$ 1248$ In the Cash Register, Counting Both the Sale of Goods