SOLUTION: Mr. Flores purchased a brand new telephone for his office from a local store for $135. Find the actual price of the phone if the sales tax is 8%. Show your work.

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Question 1047509: Mr. Flores purchased a brand new telephone for his office from a local store for $135. Find the actual price of the phone if the sales tax is 8%. Show your work.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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P + .08P = $135
P = $135/1.08 = $125
Checking
$125 + $10 = $135