Question

Juan bought 6 CDs that were each the same price. Including sales tax, he paid a total of $103.80. Of that total, $6.60 was

tax. What was the price of each CD before tax?

Answer 1

Answer: Each CD cost $16.20 before tax

Explanation:

103.8 = 6.6 + 6c

c = CDs

103.8 - 6.6 = 97.2

97.2 = 6c

97.2/6 = 16.2

16.2 = c