SOLUTION: A Bill for a laptop at staples totalled 658.48.How much did the laptop cost if the sales tax is 9.75%?

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Question 287638: A Bill for a laptop at staples totalled 658.48.How much did the laptop cost if the sales tax is 9.75%?
Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, texttutoring:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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1.0975*x=658.48
$599.982=599.98
$599.98 brings it to 658.48
$599.99 brings it to 658.49

Answer by texttutoring(324) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let P=the price before taxes
P*(1.0975) = 658.48
Divide both sides by 1.0975
P = 599.98
The price of the laptop before taxes is $599.98.