Question 1183593
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 Ms. Arena purchased a new TV at a local electronics store for $ 541.25, which included tax. 
If the tax rate is 8.25%, find the price of the TV before they added the tax.
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Let x be the price before the tax (the unknown value under the problem's question).


Write an equation for x as you read the problem


    x + 0.0825x = 541.25  dollars,

or

    (1 + 0.0825)x = 541.25.


From the equation, find x


    x = {{{541.25/1.0825}}} = 500  dollars.


<U>ANSWER</U>.  The price of the item was 500 dollars.
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