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Janice buys a stuffed animal for $16.20. There was a 8% tax on the toy. What was the cost of the stuffed animal before tax?

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Answer:

$15

Explanation:

After tax cost is $16.20

Since 8% tax this is 108% of before tax cost

16.20/1.08 = 15

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