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Under the sugar act of 1764, for every pound of foreign white sugar purchased, accompanied a tax of 1 pound, 1 shilling, and 1 pence. Fior your purchase pn average 10 pounds of sugar per month, with eah pound costing you $1.00 before taxes. How much are you spending per month on sugar with taxes included?

1 pound=$2.40
1 Shilling=$0.12
1 pence=$0.48

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You are spending $40.00 per month on sugar with taxes included.
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