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31 May, 15:18

Madison bought a gift for $17.55. Sales tax of 8% was included in the price she paid.

What was the price of the gift before the tax was added?

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  1. 31 May, 15:20
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    The gift with tax is $17.55

    8% as a decimal equals 0.08

    To find out how much the tax is, you multiply 17.55 by 0.08

    (17.55) (0.08) = 1.40

    Then, you subtract 1.40 from 17.55 to get the price of the gift before the tax was added.

    $17.55-$1.40=$16.14
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