An accountant for a corporation forgot to pay the​ firm's income tax of ​$725,769.12 on time. The government charged a penalty of 9.5​% interest for the 37 days the money was late. Find the total amount​ (tax and​ penalty) that was paid. Assume 365 days in a year.

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An accountant for a corporation forgot to pay the​ firm's income tax of

​$725,769.12

on time. The government charged a penalty of

9.5​%

interest for the

37

days the money was late. Find the total amount​ (tax and​ penalty) that was paid. Assume 365 days in a year.

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