Question

NEED HELP ASAP

David is shopping for new tires for his 4-wheel-drive truck. In addition to the price of the tires, there is a 10% sales tax plus a state-mandated $60 fee for disposing of his old tires. If David has determined that he will spend less than $578.10 total, then what is the price range he can spend on the tire set?
Select one:

a.
Less than $471

b.
At least 475

c.
$471 or more

d.
Less than 476

Answer 1

a. Less than $471

Explanation:

The total price must be less than $578.10.

Let the price of the 4 tires = x.

He pays 10% tax on x. That means he pays x + 10%x = 1.1x including tax.

Then he pays the $60 fee.

He pays a total of 1.1x + 60

That must be less than $578.10

1.1x + 60 < 578.10

Subtract 60 rom both sides.

1.1x < 518.1

Divide both sides by 1.1

x < 471

Answer: a. Less than $471