SOLUTION: Gwen bought a new Toyota Corolla. The selling price plus the 8% state sales tax was $15,714. What was the selling price?

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Question 179474: Gwen bought a new Toyota Corolla. The
selling price plus the 8% state sales tax was $15,714. What
was the selling price?
Answer by Alan3354(21590) About Me  (Show Source):
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Gwen bought a new Toyota Corolla. The
selling price plus the 8% state sales tax was $15,714. What
was the selling price?
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15714 = price + tax
15714 = p + 0.08p
15714 = 1.08p
p = 15714/1.08
p = $14,550