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What is the answer and how did you find that?-example-1
User David Leon
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Answer:

a) $15287.71

b) $15017.64

c) $16,368 − r%

Explanation:

Mary's car price (including tax): $16,368

[possible tax rates and listing prices]

a) 6.6%

➠ $15287.71

b) 8.25%

➠ $15017.64

c) r (any rate)

➠ $16,368 − r%

How did I find my answers?

I had to find the sales tax, and subtract it from the overall cost of the item.

  • To find the sales tax, all I had to do was multiply the sales tax percentage by the price of the item
  • Next, all I had to do was subtract the sales tax from the item's cost
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