Question 642886
Mo DeLaun bought a lawn mower for $1623.75 including 8.25% sales tax. What was the cost of the mower before the tax?" 
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cost = original price + tax
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1623.75 = x + 0.0825x
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1.0825x = 1623.75
x = $1500
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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