Sales (including sales tax) amounted to $27,612.50, and purchases (excluding sales tax) amounted to $18,000. What is the balance on the sales tax account, assuming all items are subject to sales tax at 17.5%?

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Sales (including sales tax) amounted to $27,612.50, and purchases (excluding sales tax) amounted to

$18,000. What is the balance on the sales tax account, assuming all items are subject to sales tax at

17.5%?

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