Question

If the total price of a sofa is $660, including a tax of 0.08 times the list price,what is the list price of the sofa (to the nearest cent)

Answer 1

611.11$

Explanation:

x=price of the sofa

x+0.08*x=660

1.08*x=660

x=660/1.08=611.11

Answer 2

$712.80

Explanation:

What you want to do first is multiply 0.08 by 660. You should get 52.8, which in money would be $52.80. After that, all you have to do is add $52.80 to $660, and that should get you $712.80. Hope that helped!