Question 179391: The total cost of airfare is $214, including the 10% tax or the original airfare. what is the original airfare? Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The total cost of airfare is $214, including the 10% tax or the original airfare. what is the original airfare?
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Let x = original cost
then
x + .10x = 214
x(1+.10) = 214
x(1.10) = 214
x = 214/1.10
x = $194.55
