SOLUTION: a coat cost 204.66 which included an 8% tax. what was the original cost before the sales tax?
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Question 375282: a coat cost 204.66 which included an 8% tax. what was the original cost before the sales tax?
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a coat cost 204.66 which included an 8% tax. what was the original cost before the sales tax?
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Let x = original cost
then
x + .08x = 204.66
x(1+.08) = 204.66
x(1.08) = 204.66
x = 204.66/1.08
x = $189.50
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