Question

Martin purchased a book. The receipt says that the total cost of the book is $11.65, including a 6% sales tax. What was the original price of the book without the tax?

Answer 1

11.65$ : 100% = x : 94

94 because 100 - 6

Explanation:

Do this:

11.65 x 94 = ?

divide the answer by 100

and that is your answer