The LCD of 24 and 23 is 552, so 276/552 - 240/552 = 36. After simplifying 36/552, you get 3/46 and that is your answer.
Explanation:
Kadisha's method works because 15% is 3 times 5%, and both amounts are computed on the amount of the bill before tax is added.
The value of x would be: 5
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