Inney wants to deduct the sales tax that she paid this year on her state income tax return. She spent $4622.40 during the? year, including 7?% sales tax. How much sales tax did she? pay?

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Felix Terrell

24 August, 02:38

Inney wants to deduct the sales tax that she paid this year on her state income tax return. She spent $4622.40 during the? year, including 7?% sales tax. How much sales tax did she? pay?

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Carmelo Floyd · Answer 1

The amount paid before tax is $4320

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to find the amount that she paid, divide the amount total paid by 107% (100% for the full cost + 7% for the amount of sales tax).

$4622.40/107% = $4320