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You buy a watch for $31.68, it includes a 5.6% sales tax. You received a discount of 40% off the original price. What is he original price?

User AlbertEngelB
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Answer:

Its 50$ cause u gotta round up

Explanation:

So basically just 31.68 times 5.6 as a decimal then do 60% because 100-40=60 and another step and you end up with 0.50 then jus times by 100

User Giacatho
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Answer: Okay i think i got it: roughly $46.83

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