SOLUTION: Carla paid $462.25 for text books with 7.5 percent sale tax included, what was the price of the books without the sales tax?

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Question 441745: Carla paid $462.25 for text books with 7.5 percent sale tax included, what was the price of the books without the sales tax?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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1.075x=$462.25
x=$462.25/1.075=$430.00..