SOLUTION: The total cost of a pillow is $16, including 25% sales tax. What is the price without tax?
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Question 1098525: The total cost of a pillow is $16, including 25% sales tax. What is the price without tax?
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Cost=C
tax=0.25C
C+0.25C=16
1.25C=16
C=16/1.25=$12.80
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