The sales tax in the city of Strawberry is 10.5%. What is the growth factor for any item purchased at your local Circle mart?

A growth factor with an increase is 1 plus the rate written as a decimal. Since 10.5% = 0.105, the factor is 1 + 0.105 = 1.105, so the correct choice is 1.105.

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