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: 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?

Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X+.08X=15,714
1.08X=15,714
X=15,714/1.08
X=$14,550 WAS THE SELLING PRICE..