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madison paid $53.58 in sales tax on her books. the sales tax was 8.6% of the cost of the books. how much did madison's books cost before tax?

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Alyssambarbidn

Answer:

$48.98

Step-by-step explanation:

first move the decimal of your percent 2 places

8.6% = .086

then multiply by 53.58

.086 × 53 58= 4.60

subtract 4.60 from 53.58

53.58 - 4.60= 48.98

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