Question 384249
NJ sales tax is 7% or 0.07 
The total amount of an item WITH tax is 90.95 
What is the initial amount of the item WITHOUT tax?

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Let x = initial amount w/o tax
then
x + .07x = 90.95
x(1 + .07) = 90.95
x(1.07) = 90.95
x = 90.95/1.07
x = $85.00