Question

Kendall’s brother, Arnold, bought a plate at this store, and he also had to pay 3% sales tax. Arnold paid a total of $0.72 in sales tax. What was the price of the plate Arnold bought, without sales tax?

Answer 1

Answer: 24.72

Step-by-step explanation:

step one: 1% = 0.24 x 2 = 0.48 (2%),

step 2: 0.48 + 0.72 = 1.20 (5%) 1.20 x 2 = 2.40 (10%)

step 3: 2.40 x 10 = 24 (100%), 24 + 0.72

(add 0.72 to 24 which is the price with the sale price, without it your answer would be 24)

Answer: 24.72