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Dakota paid $48.60 for a new backpack, and this included an 8% sales tax. What is the price before tax.
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Dakota paid $48.60 for a new backpack, and this included an 8% sales tax. What is the price before tax.

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Answer:

The price before sales tax was added was $9.72.

Explanation:

  • 48.60 x 0.8 = 38.88 (Sales tax price)
  • 48.60 - 38.88 = 9.72 (Price before sales tax)
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