SOLUTION: $89.57 jacket after a 6%sales tax. what was the original cost before sales tax?

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Question 295482: $89.57 jacket after a 6%sales tax. what was the original cost before sales tax?
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x=original price
1.06x=89.57
x=$84.50
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Ed