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The sales tax in the town where Amanda lives is 8%. Amanda paid $40 in sales tax on a new stereo. What was the price of the stereo?

The sales tax in the town where Amanda lives is 8%. Amanda paid $40 in sales tax on a new stereo. What was the price of the stereo?
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The sales tax in the town where Amanda lives is 8%. Amanda paid $40 in sales tax on a new stereo. What was the price of the stereo?

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$500, 40 divided by 8=5, 5x100= 500
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