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2023 AMC 10B Problem 2AMC 10 Step by Step
Name:                             Date: October 28, 2026
Ratios, Percents & Averages · difficulty 1 of 5 · about 2 min · position P1-10

Carlos went to a sports store to buy running shoes. Running shoes were on sale, with prices reduced by 20%20\% on every pair of shoes. Carlos also knew that he had to pay a 7.5%7.5\% sales tax on the discounted price. He had 4343 dollars. What is the original (before discount) price of the most expensive shoes he could afford to buy?

  1. A)$46
  2. B)$50
  3. C)$48
  4. D)$47
  5. E)$49

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