document.write( "Question 280550: sales tax of $16.00 on an item that costs 205 before tax,2nd item sales tax is $9.60,how much does the 2nd item cost before tax ? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #203923 by richwmiller(17219)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 205*x=16 \n" ); document.write( "sales tax is 16/205 \n" ); document.write( "x=0.0780488 \n" ); document.write( "7.80488 % \n" ); document.write( "16/205*y=9.6 \n" ); document.write( "y=123 dollars before tax \n" ); document.write( " |