College students are offered an 8​% discount on a textbook that sells for ​$37.50. If the sales tax is 8​%, find the cost of the textbook including the sales tax.

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Original Price
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$37.50

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Discount
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8% of $37.50
= 0.08 x 37.50
= $3

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Price after Discount
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$37.50 - $3 = $34.50

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Sales Tax
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8% 0f $34.50 
= 0.08 x 34.50
= $2.76

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Price with Sales Tax
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$34.50 + $2.76 = $37.36

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Answer: $37.26
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