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Emily dined at a restaurant. The total bill came up to $48.15, including a 7% sales tax. How
much was the bill before the sales tax?

User Walen
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Answer:

$45 is the cost before sales tax.

Explanation:

1) You have to pay $48.15 with sales tax, to find what it would be you'd have to divide $48.15 by 1.07

2) Your answer is $45, enjoy.

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