document.write( "Question 1013377: Three children put their money together to buy their parents a gift. They all together have 91 dollars. If the state sales tax is 4%, what is the maximum amount they can spend on the gift? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #629656 by macston(5194)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! . \n" ); document.write( "You want to find the number 91 is 104% of: \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "x=the most they can spend \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "1.04x=$91 \n" ); document.write( "x=$91/1.04=$87.50 \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "ANSWER: The maximum they can spend is $87.50\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |