SOLUTION: How do i find the original price after sale tax has been added, such as: The cost of the camera with sales tax included was $50(sales tax was 5%), what was the original cost of

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Question 97294: How do i find the original price after sale tax has been added, such as:
The cost of the camera with sales tax included was $50(sales tax was 5%), what was the original cost of the camera?

Answer by elima(1433) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
cost of camera = x
x +.05x = 50
1.05x = 50
x = 50%2F1.05
x = $47.62
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