<PRE><B>Question 210264</B>
how do i work out this problem? find the price of the fax machine before tax. price after tax is 464.40. 8% sales tax.
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price before + 0.08(price before) = price after tax
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1.08(price before) = price after tax
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1.08 (price before) = 464.40
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price before = 464.40/1.08 = $430.00
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Cheers,
Stan H.</PRE>