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The city of Gainesville charges a 6% sales tax. This added $4.89 to Arthur's bill.

How much was his bill before tax? (Remember to give your answer in dollars and
And cents)

User Donuts
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Let his original bill be x.

0.06x = 4.89

x = $81.5

User Tamim Shahriar
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