SOLUTION: A state’s tax rate is 8%.If you purchase an item for which the tax is $20,what is the item’s cost?

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Question 1112048: A state’s tax rate is 8%.If you purchase an item for which the tax is $20,what is the item’s cost?
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Answer by ikleyn(52786) About Me  (Show Source):
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0.08x = 20 dollars  ====>  x = 20%2F0.08 dollars is the item cost before the tax.


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Answer by math_helper(2461) About Me  (Show Source):
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c * (0.08) = $20 —> c = $20/0.08 = $250