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Raphael purchases a new DVD at M-Mart. He
pays 8% in tax on the cost of the DVD. If the tax
amount is $1.20, how much does Raphael
spend on the DVD, including tax?

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Answer:

The amount Raphael spend on DVD including tax is $16.2

Step-by-step explanation:

Tax on DVD = 8%

Amount of tax = $1.20

We need to find the amount Raphael spend on DVD including tax.

Let the cost of DVD = x

We can write the equation: [tex]8\%\:of\:x=1.20[/tex]

Because the tax amount is 8% of actual cost and is equal to 1.20

Now solving to find x:

[tex]8\%\:of\:x=1.20\\8\%\times\:x=1.20\\\frac{8}{100}\times x=1.20 \\x=1.20 \times \frac{100}{8}\\x= 15[/tex]

So, the cost of DVD = $15

Now, The amount Raphael spend on DVD including tax = Cost of DVD + Tax

The amount Raphael spend on DVD including tax = 15 + 1.2

                                                                                    = 16.2

So, The amount Raphael spend on DVD including tax is $16.2

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