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A store owner paid $15 for a book. She marked up the price of the book by 40% to determine its selling price.

A.) What is the selling price, in dollars, of the book?



B.) A customer buys a different book that has an original selling price of $38. The book is discounted 25%. The customer must pay a 6% sales tax on the discounted price of the book. What is the total amount, in dollars, the customer pays for the discounted book?

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Answer:

21

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User Tejas K
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Answer:

First, find 75% of 38. Then multiply that number by 1.06. That should give you the answer. Your welcome if your still confused just answer back!

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