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The sales tax at a certain store is 15 percent. The total pr
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The sales tax at a certain store is 15 percent. The total price of an item, including sales tax, is $45. The price of the item excluding sales tax is what?
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1.15X = $45
1.15X = $45
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Let us consider the price inclusive of tax= 100%
Now given that,
100% = 45
15% is the tax of the whole amount. So 15% of 100 is 15. hence 15% of 45 is 6.75.
Therefore price excluding the tax price is 45- 6.75 = 38.25
Hence Quantity B is greater
Now given that,
100% = 45
15% is the tax of the whole amount. So 15% of 100 is 15. hence 15% of 45 is 6.75.
Therefore price excluding the tax price is 45- 6.75 = 38.25
Hence Quantity B is greater
