For every pack of cigarettes sold, a state tax of 12 cents and a local tax of 3 cents are added to the price of the pack. If a pack of cigarettes sells for $1.35 including taxes, approximately what percent of the pre-tax price is the sum of the state and local taxes?
12.5%
12.0%
11.1%
9.3%
9.0%
My ans is B. However, princeton says it is A.....
Can someone pls explain to me
12.5%
12.0%
11.1%
9.3%
9.0%
My ans is B. However, princeton says it is A.....
Can someone pls explain to me
