document.write( "Question 1086379: A merchant bought a boat for $8000 and marked it up 15.5%. What is the retail price? What would the buyer have to pay if there is a 5% sales tax?
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A merchant bought a boat for $8000 and marked it up 15.5%. What is the retail price? What would the buyer have to pay if there is a 5% sales tax?
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