Justin bought a pair of shoes in the U.S.A. The sales tax was 7%. He paid $5.88 tax, and when he returned to western Canada he was charged 9% duty on the total amount he paid (including the shoes and the tax). How much did he pay in all?
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$97.97
Step-by-step explanation:
Cost- x
7% tax= x*0.07= $5.88 => x=$5.88/0.07= $84
9% tax= (x+7%tax)*0.09= (84+5.88)*0.09= $8.09
Total paid: $84+5.88+8.09=$97.97
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