SOLUTION: maureen paid $62.06 including 7% tax, for a sweater. How much did the sweater itself cost?
X=62.06-7/100
x= 62.06-.07
x=-61.99
this is not right could you help me solve?
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Question 171318: maureen paid $62.06 including 7% tax, for a sweater. How much did the sweater itself cost?
X=62.06-7/100
x= 62.06-.07
x=-61.99
this is not right could you help me solve?
Answer by gonzo(654) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = cost of the sweater
x + .07*x = 62.06
1.07*x = 62.06
x = 62.06/1.07
x = 58
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58*1.07 = 62.06
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