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Daniel bought a computer and paid $50.94 in

sales tax. The sales tax was 11% of the
purchase price. What was the cost of the
computer before tax?

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Answer:

Daniel bought a computer and paid $50.94 in sales tax. The sales tax was 11% of the purchase price. What was the cost of the computer before tax?

11/100 x 50.94= $5.60

Tax= $5.60

Cost of the computer before tax= $50.94- $5.60

Cost of computer= $45.34 before tax

Explanation:

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