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2 marksBasic Business Calculations

CSEC Mathematics · 2022 · Paper 2 · Question 1(b)(ii)

Ms Rekha buys bananas and oranges for children attending a Rodeo camp during the Easter holiday.

Ms Rekha spends $165.31, inclusive of a sales tax of 15%, on oranges. Calculate the original price of the oranges.

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