Question

you purchase a telescope in a state with a 5% sales tax you pay 12.45 in tax how much was the telescope

Answer 1

The answer to this problem is $249

Answer 2

The price is $249

Explanation:

In order to find the price from taxes, you have to multiply the % so that it equals 100%, then you multiply the tax you paid by that number. For example, since 20 x 5% is 100%, you multiply $12.45 x 20, which equals $249.