In a hypothetical state, the government imposes a tax on the consumption of alcohol. The tax rate is set at 15% of the retail price of alcoholic beverages. If a bottle of whiskey retails for $50 before tax, what will be the total price including tax?
In a hypothetical state, the government imposes a tax on the consumption of alcohol. The tax rate is set at 15% of the retail price of alcoholic beverages. If a bottle of whiskey retails for $50 before tax, what will be the total price including tax?
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