Sonal bought a new sound system for her car costing $616.31. Sonal lives in Calgary, and so the price included 5% GST. What was the selling price of the new sound system?
A) $647.13
B) $585.50
C) $586.96
D) $596.50
E) $627.87

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The selling price is the price before tax. To find it, divide the total cost by 1.05 (since 5% GST is included): $616.31 / 1.05 = $586.96.

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