SOLUTION: Maureen paid &62.06 including 7% tax for a sweater. How much did the sweater itself cost?

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Question 169259: Maureen paid &62.06 including 7% tax for a sweater. How much did the sweater itself cost?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+.07x=62.06
1.07x=62.06
x=62.06/1.07
x=$58.00 was the original price of the sweater.
Proof:
58.00*1.07=62.06
62.06=62.06