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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Martha paid $42.40 for her sister’s birthday present. This included 6% sales tax. What was the cost of the gift before tax? A. $40.00 B. $44.94 C. $25.44 D. $2.40

OpenStudy (igreen):

6% of 42.4 = 2.544 2.544 + 42.4 = 44.944

OpenStudy (igreen):

So B.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

But @iGreen They want to know the price *before* the sales tax...

OpenStudy (igreen):

Ohh..sorry xD

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It alright! lol

OpenStudy (igreen):

The answer is A.

OpenStudy (igreen):

6% of 40 is 2.4 40 + 2.4 = 42.4

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