Question

You buy your favorite band's new album. The receipt says that the total cost of the album is $11.65 , including a 6% sales tax. What was the original price of the album without the tax?Immersive Reader

Answer 1

$11 approx

Explanation:

Given data

Total cost of album= $11.65

Tax= 6%

Let the cost of the album without tax be x

x+ 6/100*x=11.65

x+0.06x=11.65

1.06x=11.65

x= 11.65/1.06

x=10.99

Hence the cost is $11 approx