SOLUTION: Janie bought a shirt at American Eagle and spent a total of $36.04, paying 6% in sales tax. The shirt was marked down 15% and was originally $40. How much did Janie pay in sales ta

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Question 601079: Janie bought a shirt at American Eagle and spent a total of $36.04, paying 6% in sales tax. The shirt was marked down 15% and was originally $40. How much did Janie pay in sales tax?
Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


That depends on the sales tax rules. Is the sales tax calculated on the original price or on the sale price?

John

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