Question

You bought a laptop and paid initial $150 you will

Make 12 payments of $69.50 how much will computer cost of your state charges 6% sales tax on the total sale?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Total Cost = 150 + 69.50*12

Total Cost = 150 + 834

Total Cost = 984

Hidden in that is a 6% sales tax

Cost before sales tax = 1.06 * x = 984. This is the key step. The 6% sales tax is hidden in the 1.06. So you call the original price = x.

1.06 * x = 984 Divide by 1.06

x = 928.3 without the sales tax

The question seems to be answered by 984. The sales tax is in that cost.