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 319052: 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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15,714/1.08=$14,550 price of car before the sales tax.