The tax was 200*.15=$<<200*.15=30>>30

So he paid 200+30=$<<200+30=230>>230

# Answer

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John buys a pair of earbuds that cost $200.  If tax was 15%, how much did he pay after tax?
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John buys a pair of earbuds that cost $200.  If tax was 15%, how much did he pay after tax?
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