SOLUTION: Toyota Corolla. 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 321202
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Toyota Corolla. 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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X+.08X=15,714
1.08X=15,714
X=15,714/1.08
X=$14,550 WAS THE SELLING PRICE..