SOLUTION: Bill Blum bought a dozen hamburgers at Von's Drive-In and was charged a meals tax of $.80. The tax rate is 5 percent. How much was the cost of the dinner before tax?

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Question 912475: Bill Blum bought a dozen hamburgers at Von's Drive-In and was charged a meals tax of $.80. The tax rate is 5 percent. How much was the cost of the dinner before tax?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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C the cost of the dinner before tax
.05C = .80
C = .80/.05, the cost of the dinner before tax