document.write( "Question 1112048: A state’s tax rate is 8%.If you purchase an item for which the tax is $20,what is the item’s cost? \n" ); document.write( "
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\n" ); document.write( "c * (0.08) = $20 —> c = $20/0.08 = $250
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