Question

Susan bought 3 CDs that were each the same price. Including sales tax, she paid a total of $44.40. Of that total, $2.70 was tax. What was the price of each CD before tax?

Answer 1

$13.90

Explanation:

1. Get rid of the tax by subtracting 2.70 from the total.

2. Next, divide the total by 3 to find the price of each CD.

Answer 2

$13.90 per CD
44.40-2.70=41.70
41.70/3=13.90