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Fernando had to pay $1.40 in sales tax when he purchased a shirt. If the sales tax rate is 7%, how much did his shirt cost? please give explanation thank you

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Answer:

it's answer is 1.34 but it can be wrong also

Answer:

$20

Step-by-step explanation:

Fernando paid $1.40 as sales tax and the sales tax rate is 7%.

We can write,

Total cost * 7% = 1.4

Total cost = 1.4/0.07 SInce 7% = 0.07

So, total cost = $20