Question 1112763: Ronnie purchased a lawn mower. The cost of the mower, including an 8% sales tax, was $648. Find the cost of the mower before tax. Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, josmiceli:Answer by ikleyn(52867) (Show Source):
Equation is
x*(1 + 0.08) = 648 dollars, or, which is the same
1.08*x = 648,
where x = the cost of the mower before tax.
The solution is x = , and you can calculate it on your own.
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = the cost of the mower before tax
The cost before tax was $600
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