Hi BellaMath1717,
Your Question:
Bob spent $37.80, including tax, on a pair of jeans. How much did the jeans cost if there was 8% sales tax?
Solution:
Step 1: Find The Tax
8% = 0.08
37.8 x 0.08 = 3.024
Tax = $3.024
Step 2: Find The Total
37.80 + 3.024 = $40.824 = $40.82
Final Answer:
$40.82