From which country, Crosswater or Techtopia, would the part be cheaper to purchase? Explain your answer by showing your work.
To determine where the part would be cheaper to purchase, we need to compare the total cost of the part in both countries. Let's assume the price of the part in Crosswater is $100 and the price in Techtopia is $120.
In Crosswater:
Price of part: $100
Sales tax: $100 * 10% = $10
Total cost: $100 + $10 = $110
In Techtopia:
Price of part: $120
Import tax: $120 * 20% = $24
Total cost: $120 + $24 = $144
Comparing the total cost in both countries, we can see that the part would be cheaper to purchase in Crosswater at a total cost of $110 compared to $144 in Techtopia. Therefore, the part would be cheaper to purchase in Crosswater.