Ruby bought 6 magazines that cost $4.44 each. she also bought a paperback book. the total price for these items before tax was $33.96. what was the price of the book?

costs the what? what is the cost of the pants?

step-by-step explanation:

if it is $10, then the price is 14.

take 40% of the cost, and then add the cost.

40% of 10 = 4

4+10 = 14.

the answer is 21%.