Question

The tax on a bike is $22.75. If the rate is 6.5%, how much was the original price of the bike?

Answer 1

The tax on a bike is $22.75. If the rate is 6.5%, how much was the original price of the bike?

x = Price of bike

6.5% * x = 22.75
flip it
x = 22.75 / 6.5%

x = 350

Explanation:

Answer 2

350
350x6.5%=22.75
Therefore, 22.75 is 6.5% of 350