SOLUTION: Merriel made $264.24 including 7% sales tax. how much over all sales tax was made?

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Question 166101: Merriel made $264.24 including 7% sales tax. how much over all sales tax was made?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+.07x=264.24
1.07x=264.24
x=264.24/1.07
x=$246.95 amount over the sales tax.