SOLUTION: I'm trying to solve an equation involving price, tax and cost of an item I'm trying to solve the equation for price P + P x T = C Solve for P

Question 111140: I'm trying to solve an equation involving price, tax and cost of an item
I'm trying to solve the equation for price
P + P x T = C Solve for P

Found 2 solutions by Earlsdon, dolly:
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve for P:
Factor a P from the the left side.
Now divide both sides by (1+t)

Note that the tax, t, would have to be expressed in decimal form.
Answer by dolly(163) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P + P x T = C
==> P (1 + T) = C [ taking P common]
==> P = C/(1+T) [ dividing by 1+T on both sides]
Thus P = C/(1+T)

Best of luck!!!
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