SOLUTION: the sales tax is 7%. If the total cost of a book (including tax) is $45.99, what is the price of the book before tax?
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Question 386043: the sales tax is 7%. If the total cost of a book (including tax) is $45.99, what is the price of the book before tax? Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! the sales tax is 7%. If the total cost of a book (including tax) is $45.99, what is the price of the book before tax?
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Let x = price of book before tax
then
x + .07x = 45.99
x(1 + .07) = 45.99
x(1.07) = 45.99
x = 45.99/1.07
x = $42.98
