SOLUTION: After paying 13% hst tax, the final price of the iPad was $644.10. What was it’s price before tax?

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Question 1173410: After paying 13% hst tax, the final price of the iPad was $644.10. What was it’s price before tax?
Answer by ikleyn(52788) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x be the price before tax.


Then from the condition you have this equation 


    x + 0.13x = 644.10   dollars


    1.13x = 644.10


        x = 644.10%2F1.13 = 570  dollars.    ANSWER

Solved.