Because tax is an additional charge to the original amount therefor it is simply an increase
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we are given

Since, we have to find inverse of this function
step-1: we set f(x)=y

step-2: switch x and y

step-3: Solve for y

now, we can use quadratic formula


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Answer:
Part A) The percentage increase was 
Part B) Michael is financially better off this year than last year
Step-by-step explanation:
Part A)
we know that
Using proportion
Let
x-----> the percentage increase

Part B) Compare the percentage increase with the inflation

The percentage increase is greater than the inflation
therefore
Michael is financially better off this year than last year
Answer:
Option C. 
Step-by-step explanation:
we know that
The area of the shape is equal to the area of the complete rectangle minus the area of the inside square
so
