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2023 AMC 10, 2

Tags: AMC , AMC 10 , 2023 AMC , 2023 AMC 10 , percent , arithmetic

Carlos went to a sports store to buy running shoes. Running shoes were on sale, with prices reduced by 20% on every pair of shoes. Carlos also knew that he had to pay a 7.5% sales tax on the discounted price. He had 43 dollars. What is the original (before discount) price of the most expensive shoes he could afford to buy? A)$46$ B)$50$ C)$48$ D)$47$ E)$49$

2023 AMC 12/AHSME, 2

Tags: AMC , AMC 10 , 2023 AMC , 2023 AMC 10 , percent , arithmetic

Carlos went to a sports store to buy running shoes. Running shoes were on sale, with prices reduced by 20% on every pair of shoes. Carlos also knew that he had to pay a 7.5% sales tax on the discounted price. He had 43 dollars. What is the original (before discount) price of the most expensive shoes he could afford to buy? A)$46$ B)$50$ C)$48$ D)$47$ E)$49$