SOLUTION: The sales tax rate in the state of Michigan on a nonfood item is 6%. What is the price of a truck if the total cost of the truck including tax is $18,020? Thank You!!

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Question 268867: The sales tax rate in the state of Michigan on a nonfood item is 6%. What is the price of a truck if the total cost of the truck including tax is $18,020?
Thank You!!

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = the cost of the truck without the taxes
.06x = the sales tax on the truck
x+%2B+.06x+=+18020
1.06x+=+18020
x+=+18020%2F1.06
x+=+17000
The cost of the truck is $17,000