Question 1171392
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The equation is


    (1 + 0.068)x = 2349.60,   or


    1.068x       = 2349.60.


The equation says that the price before the tax "x" plus the tax  (0.068x) make the total of $2349.60.


From the equation,  x = {{{2349.60/1.068}}} = use your calculator = 2200.


<U>ANSWER</U>.  The price of the ring before the tax is $2200.00.
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