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

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Question 151801: Maureen paid $62.06 including 7% tax for a sweater. How much did the sweater itself cost?
Found 2 solutions by vleith, jojo14344:
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
Answer by jojo14344(1513) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let "x"=cost of the sweater
SO,
x+7%x=$62.06
x(1+.07)=$62.06
x=62.06%2F1.07
x=$58.00 -------------------> original cost
Thank you,
Jojo