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Anew shopping mall is gaining in popularity. every day since it opened, the number of shoppers is 5% more than the number of shoppers the day before. the total number of shoppers over the first 10 days is 1258 how many shoppers were on the first day?

At the electronics store you have a coupon for 20% off up to 2 cds you buy for cds with the original cost of $10.99 each the sales tax is 5% what is the total cost of your purchase