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13 September, 11:06

Marą purchased a cell

phone for $30. This amount

Includes a 6% sales tax. What

was the cost of the item

before tax?

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  1. 13 September, 14:56
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    Answer: $28.30✔️

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Let C = cost before tax

    Cell phone costs = C + C·6% = $30

    C (1 + 0.06) = $30

    C = $30/1.06 = $28.30

    Answer: $28.30✔️

    Verify

    Cell phone after tax = $28.30 + $28.30·6/100 = $28.30 + $1.70 = $30✔️

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