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Bruce saved $35.00 to buy a new video game. The game's original price was $42.00, but it was on sale or 30% off. The sales tax rate was 5%. Did Bruce have enough money to buy the game? Explain.

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  1. Today, 09:13
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    Bruce does have enough money to buy the video game.

    x/42 = 30/100

    x=12.60 - This is the amount of money the video game is without tax

    x/12.60 = 5/100

    x=0.63 - sales tax amount

    0.63+12.60=13.23 - amount of video game with tax
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