Question 1112763
Let {{{ c }}} = the cost of the mower before tax
{{{ c + .08c = 648 }}}
{{{ 1.08c = 648 }}}
{{{ c = 648/1.08 }}}
{{{ c = 600 }}}
The cost before tax was $600
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check:
{{{ .08c = 48 }}}
{{{ c = 48/.08 }}}
{{{ c = 600 }}}
OK