Question

An Air Line to NY cost $1232.10 inclusive of sales tax of 11%. Determine the cost of the ticket exclusive of sales tax.

Answer 1

• $1110

Explanation:

Let the cost is x.

• x + 11% = 1232.10
• x*1.11 = 1232.10
• x = 1232.10/1.11
• x = 1110

Answer 2

1110

Explanation:

Let x = price of the ticket before tax

We know the ticket plus the tax = 1232.10

x + x*11% = 1232.10

x+.11x = 1232.10

1.11x = 1232.10

Divide each side by 1.11

1.11x/1.11 = 1232.10/1.11

x=1110