Ginny purchased a dress for $50, inclusive of a 4 sales tax. What was the price of the dress before the addition of sales tax?
A
$58
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B
$48
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C
$54
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D
$52
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Solution
The correct option is D$52 Given, Ginny purchased the dress for $50.
Sales tax on the dress =4% of $50=4100=$2
Price of the dress before the addition of sales tax = price of the dress + sales tax =50+2=$52