Question

Damon bought a girl he likes chocolate for valentines day. After tax they cost $13.60. If tax was 8.5%, what was the cost of the chocolate before tax?

Answer 1

13.50×8.5%=1.1475

13.50

-1.60=

Answer 2

$12.53

Explanation:

13.60 / 1.085 = 12.53