SOLUTION: When the cost of a car is multiplied by 0.06 the result is $1720 find the cost of the car and show work

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Question 696676: When the cost of a car is multiplied by 0.06 the result is $1720 find the cost of the car and show work
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x * 0.06 = 1720

x = 1720/0.06

x = 28,666.6666666667

x = 28,666.67

So the cost of the car is $28,666.67