SOLUTION: the price of an item is $37.80. this includes 8% tax. Find the price before tax was applied.

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Question 541087: the price of an item is $37.80. this includes 8% tax. Find the price before tax was applied.
Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
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8% = .08
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1.08*x = $37.80
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x = $37.80/1.08
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x = $35