SOLUTION: A store bought a tent for $230 and marked it up 65%.The store sells the tent with an 8% tax how much does the tent cost

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Question 1085087: A store bought a tent for $230 and marked it up 65%.The store sells the tent with an 8% tax how much does the tent cost

Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First, the price of the tent:
230 x (1.65)=T (tent)
Then:
T x 1.08(price + tax)=final cost. ☺☺☺☺