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You buy a container of cat litter for $12.25 and a bag of cat food for xx dollars. the total purchase is $19.08, which includes 6% sales tax. write and solve an equation to find the cost of the cat food.

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  1. Yesterday, 18:02
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    1.06 (12.25 + x) = 19.08

    12.25 + x = 19.08/1.06 = 18

    x = 18 - 12.25 = 5.75

    Therefore, the cost of the cat food is $5.75
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