SOLUTION: Gwen bought a new Toyota Corolla. The selling price plus the 8% state sales tax was $15,714. What was the selling price?

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Question 155527: Gwen bought a new Toyota Corolla. The
selling price plus the 8% state sales tax was $15,714. What
was the selling price?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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1.08x=15,714
x=15,714/1.08
x=$14,550 Was the selling price before the tax.