document.write( "Question 151801: Maureen paid $62.06 including 7% tax for a sweater. How much did the sweater itself cost? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #111592 by jojo14344(1513)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let \"x\"=cost of the sweater \n" ); document.write( "SO, \n" ); document.write( "x+7%x=$62.06 \n" ); document.write( "x(1+.07)=$62.06 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "x=$58.00 -------------------> original cost \n" ); document.write( "Thank you, \n" ); document.write( "Jojo \n" ); document.write( " |