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HELP NOW Gail paid $118.65 for a varsity jacket. The price includes a 5% sales tax. How much was the jacket before the tax?

HELP NOW Gail paid $118.65 for a varsity jacket. The price includes a 5% sales tax. How much was the jacket before the tax?
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Gail paid $118.65 for a varsity jacket. The price includes a 5% sales tax.

How much was the jacket before the tax?

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User Brandon Brown
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Answer:

124.65

Explanation:

the other person subtracted the tax.

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User Hashier
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Answer:

$112.75

Explanation:

5% of 118.65=5.9

118.65-5.9=112.75

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User John Paulo Rodriguez
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