SOLUTION: the sales tax on a purchase of used truck is 575. If the tax rate is 5%, find the purchase price of the truck.

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Question 860796: the sales tax on a purchase of used truck is 575. If the tax rate is 5%, find the purchase price of the truck.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+.05p+=+575+
+p+=+575+%2F+.05+
+p+=+11500+
The price of the truck was $11,500