Question

Dakota paid $48.60 for a new backpack, and this included an 8% sales tax. What is the price before tax.

Answer 1

The price before sales tax was added was $9.72.

Explanation:

• 48.60 x 0.8 = 38.88 (Sales tax price)
• 48.60 - 38.88 = 9.72 (Price before sales tax)