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The problem asks how much a consumer would pay for a T-shirt with a list price of $29 when both a Provincial Sales Tax (PST) of 8% and a Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 5% are applied.

To solve this:

1. **Calculate PST (8%)**:  
   \[ \text{PST} = 29 \times 0.08 = 2.32 \]

2. **Calculate GST (5%)**:  
   \[ \text{GST} = 29 \times 0.05 = 1.45 \]

3. **Total price**:  
   Add the taxes to the original price:  
   \[ \text{Total price} = 29 + 2.32 + 1.45 = 32.77 \]

So, the consumer would pay **$32.77**.

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Here are five related questions:
1. How do you calculate total sales tax if PST and GST are combined into one rate?
2. How does rounding affect the final price when dealing with tax percentages?
3. What would the consumer pay if the list price was $50 instead of $29?
4. How would the total price change if the GST increased to 7%?
5. How would discounts affect the calculation of total taxes?

**Tip**: When working with percentages, always multiply the base amount by the percentage in decimal form (e.g., 5% = 0.05).

How much would a consumer pay for a T-shirt with a list price of $29 if the purchase was made in a province with a PST rate of 8%? Assume that the PST is applied as a percent of the retail price. Also assume that a GST of 5% applies to this purchase.

Learn how to calculate the total cost for a T-shirt priced at $29 when both a Provincial Sales Tax (PST) of 8% and a Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 5% apply. This guide walks through step-by-step calculations, making it suitable for students in Grades 7-10.

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