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The sales tax in Ontario is 13%. Janis pays a total of $32.77 for a fishing pole. Find the cost of the fishing pole before sales tax.
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The sales tax in Ontario is 13%.

Janis pays a total of $32.77 for a fishing pole.
Find the cost of the fishing pole before sales tax.

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The cost of the fishing pole before sales tax is $29.

32.77 = 113%
113 / 100 = 1.13
32.77 / 1.13 = 29

Pre-tax = $29
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