A Customer Paid a Total of $8,960 for a Purchase

question 21

Multiple Choice

A customer paid a total of $8,960 for a purchase, including 13% HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) . How much was the HST?

• A) $8,960
• B) $8,000
• C) $1,075
• D) $1,031

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