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$36.25 in tax is added to the price of an item. What was the original price of the item if the tax rate is 7.25%?

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Answer:

33.621875 is the original price, rounded would be ≈ $33.6

Explanation:

36.25 x 0.0725 = 2.628125

36.25 - 2.628125 = 33.621875

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