<PRE><B>Question 465864</B>
Maria used a coupon for 20% off her new camera. If sales tax is 8% and she paid $190.08 what was the original price of the camera?
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Let original price be &quot;x&quot;.
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Equation:
x - 0.20x + 0.08(x-0.20x) = 190.08
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0.80x +0.08*0.80x = 190.08
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(1.08)0.80x = 190.08
0.864x = 190.08
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x = $220.00
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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