Question

You are shopping for earrings. The sale tax is 5%. You have a total of $18.37 to spend. What is your price limit for the earrings?

(Please help me I'm failing:) ​

Answer 1

$17.50

Explanation:

$18.37=x+5%

18.37=1.05x

18.37/1.05=x

x=$17.50