SOLUTION: Tax on a car is $114. The rate is 5%. What is the purchase price?

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Question 965455: Tax on a car is $114. The rate is 5%. What is the purchase price?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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$114 is 5% of ($114)/(0.05)=$2280
ANSWER: $114 is 5% of $2280.