Question

Tim buys a book for $50.38. If he paid 3% in sales tax, then what did the book cost

before tax?

Answer 1

Total cost of the book = $51.89

Explanation:

Total cost of the book = Cost of the book + (cost of the book × sale tax %)

Total cost of the book = $50.38 + ($50.38 × .03) 3% = .03 as a decimal

Total cost of the book =$50.38 + $1.5114)

Total cost of the book = $51.8914

Total cost of the book = $51.89