Question 662314
Sam purchased a new winter coat while he was at the LL Bean outlet store. The total cost of the coat including an 6.5% sales tax was $189.57. Find the price of the jacket before tax. 
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Let "x" be the price before tax:
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Equation:
x + 0.065x = 189.57
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1.065x = 189.57
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x = 189.57/1.065 = 
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x = $178.00
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Cheers,
Stan H.