Problema Solution

if i want 40000 as net amount after deduction of 10.3% of tax, what is the gross amount?

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let x represent the gross amount


x - 0.103x = 40000


x(1 - 0.103) = 40000


by solving we find:


x = $44,593.09


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the gross amount is $44,593.09.