SOLUTION: The sales tax rate in the state of Michigan on a nonfood item is 6%. What is the price of a truck if the total cost of the truck including tax is $18,020? Thank You!!

Question 268867: The sales tax rate in the state of Michigan on a nonfood item is 6%. What is the price of a truck if the total cost of the truck including tax is $18,020?
Thank You!!
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = the cost of the truck without the taxes
= the sales tax on the truck

The cost of the truck is $17,000
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