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 385765: 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 mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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Gwen bought a new Toyota Corolla. The
selling price plus the 8% state sales tax was $15,714. What
was the selling price?
100/108 * 15714 = 14550
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Selling price = $14,550
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