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A pair of shoes is $50, plus 10% tax. What is the total amount you will pay?

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Answer:

$55

Explanation:

Given:

A pair of shoes is $50, plus 10% tax.

To Find:

What is the total amount you will pay?

Solve:

Tax = Increase - Add on

Thus,

$50 × 10% = 5

$50 + 5 = $55

Hence, the total amount you will pay is $55.

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