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Lloyd is trying to find the original price of a camera

he bought as a gift, but he does not have the store receipt. From the
bank transaction, he knows that including a $3 gift-wrap charge
and 8% tax, the total was $103.14. What was the original price
of the camera? Justify your answer.

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Answer:$92.72

Step-by-step explanation:P = price of item

1.08P+3=103.14

-3=-3

1.08P=100.14

Divide by 1.08

P= 92.72

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