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  • 02-03-2018
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There is a sales tax of $22 on an item that costs $272 before tax. The sales tax on a second item is $19.25. How much does the second item cost before tax?

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  • 26-09-2020

Answer:

$240.63

Step-by-step explanation:

272÷22=.08. That's the tax rate.

Divide the amount of tax by the rate to get the cost of the item.

19.25÷ .08= 240.63

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