SOLUTION: Josh buys a new pair of shoes at Kohl's. The tax rate is an exorbitant 11%. He put the total bill of $66.59 on his Visa card (the value of which he will pay in full when it's due t

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Question 1166622: Josh buys a new pair of shoes at Kohl's. The tax rate is an exorbitant 11%. He put the total bill of $66.59 on his Visa card (the value of which he will pay in full when it's due to avoid the extra finance charge!) What is the cost of the shoes before tax?
Answer by ikleyn(52839) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + 0.11x = 66.59  dollars,   or


1.11x     = 69.59


    x     = 69.59%2F1.11.

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