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the rate of change of sales tax on trousers is 10% one can buy a pair of trousers at$660. What is the marked price?

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Explanation:

Total price = Marked price + Sales tax

= Marked price + (0.1 * Marked price)

= 1.1 * Marked price.

Since the total price is $660, the marked price is $660 / 1.1 = $600.

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