Question

Eddie has saved up $45 to purchase a new camera from the local store. The sales tax in his county is 7% of the sticker price. Write an equation and solve it to determine the value of the highest priced camera Eddie can purchase with his $45, including the sales tax. Round your answer to the nearest penny.

A. x - 0.07x = 45; $48.39

B. 0.7x = 45; x = $64.29

C. 7x = 45; x = $6.43

D. x + 0.07x = 45; x = $42.06

Answer 1

x - the price without the sales tax
1.07 x = 45
x = 45 : 1.07 ≈ $42.06
Answer:
D ) x + 0.07 x = 45; x = $42.06