SOLUTION: A hotel room bill for 5 nights was $706.25 including 13% tax. What was the price before tax?

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Question 624001: A hotel room bill for 5 nights was $706.25 including 13% tax. What was the price before tax?
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Hi,  

A hotel room bill for 5 nights was $706.25 including 13% tax

What was the price before tax?  706.25%2F1.13

Note:  P + .13P = T

       P(1+.13) = T

         P+=+T%2F1.13