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William buys a basket of pomegranates on sale for $10 before tax. The sales tax is 17%, percent. What is the total price William pays for the basket of pomegranates?

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William paid $11.70 for the pomegranates because 17% of 10 is 1.7. When you add that back to your original $10, you get $11.70.
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