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Marton finds a shirt on sale for 10% off at the department store. the original price was $20 marton also must pay the sales tax of 8,5%

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The shirt is $18 before taxes are applied.
10% of 20 is 2. 20-2=18.
After taxes are applied the shirt is $19.53.
8.5% of 18 is 1.53. 1.53 + 18 = $19.53
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