The sales tax in Pennsylvania is 8%. If the tax on an item is $80, find the cost of the item.

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The sales tax in Pennsylvania is 8%. If the tax on an item is $80, find the cost of the item.

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Answer:

$1000

Explanation:

Cost of item x sales tax percentage = total sales tax

x * (0.08) = 80

Divide both sides by 0.08

x = 1000

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10 percent

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