SOLUTION: The sales tax in a certain county is 4%. If the sales tax on a car purchased in the country is $780, what is the sell price of the car?

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Question 514976: The sales tax in a certain county is 4%. If the sales tax on a car purchased in the country is $780, what is the sell price of the car?
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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let x = price of the car
solve this equation
.04x = 780