Question

Hans bought 3 CDs that were each the same price. Including sales tax, he paid a total of $53.40. Of that total, $3.60 was tax. What was the price of each CD before tax?

Answer 1

$16.6

Explanation:

x is the price of each CD before tax

so 3x + 3.60 = 53.40

3x = 53.40 - 3.60 = 49.80

x = 49.80/3 = 16.6