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1985 AJHSME Problem 14

The difference between a 6.5\% sales tax and a 6\% sales tax on an item priced at \$20 before tax is

\text{(A)} \$.01

\text{(B)} \$.10

\text{(C)} \$.50

\text{(D)} \$1

\text{(E)} \$10


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