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Abner went to dinner, and spent 33.60 this included 20% tax. How much did dinner cost before the tax?

Abner went to dinner, and spent 33.60 this included 20% tax. How much did dinner cost-example-1
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➷ Figure out the original multiplier:

1 + 0.2 = 1.2

Since we are trying to find the original cost, divide the cost by this value

33.60/1.2 = 28.

Dinner cost $28 before the tax.

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