Tyrone paid $234.33 for a new watch, after-tax, and the tax rate is 7%. What was the original price of the watch?

Adam Schiavone asked Sep 2, 2023

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Adam Schiavone asked Sep 2, 2023

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the price of the watch plus tax = 100% + 7% = 107%

Divide the total cost by 107%:

234.33 / 1.07 = 219.00

The original price was $219.00

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