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Yolanta got $2.72 in change from a $20 music store gift certificate. She paid 8% in tax. What did she spend before tax?

 Sep 24, 2014

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20 - 2.72 =  the total cost = $17.28

To find the price before the tax, divide 17.28 by 1.08....this gives us

$16.00

 

 Sep 24, 2014
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Best Answer

20 - 2.72 =  the total cost = $17.28

To find the price before the tax, divide 17.28 by 1.08....this gives us

$16.00

 

CPhill Sep 24, 2014

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