A customer paid a total of $8,960 for a purchase, including 13% HST (Harmonized Sales Tax).How much was the HST?
A)$8,960
B)$8,000
C)$1,075
D)$1,031

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The HST is calculated as 13% of the pre-tax amount. Let the pre-tax amount be X. Then, X + 0.13X = $8,960. Solving for X gives X = $8,000. The HST is 0.13 * $8,000 = $1,040. However, the closest option is $1,031, which seems to be a rounding or typographical error in the options.

A Customer Paid a Total of $8,960 for a Purchase