SOLUTION: Travis paid $318 for a new suit including 6% in sales tax. What was the price of the suit before tax was included?

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Question 624254: Travis paid $318 for a new suit including 6% in sales tax. What was the price of the suit before tax was included?
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Hi,

Travis paid $318 for a new suit including 6% in sales tax. 

What was the pricehighlight%28P%29of the suit before tax was included?

     P+=+%24318%2F1.06

Note:

 P + .06P = T

P(1+.06) = T

   P = T/1.06