Question

Rachel bought 3 CDs that were each the same price. Including sales tax, she paid a total of $35.40. Of that total, $2.70 was tax. What was the price of each CD before tax?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Total bill - the tax = cost of 3CD's

Our total bill is $35.40, the tax is $2.70, therefore,

35.40 - 2.70 = cost of 3 CD's so

3 CD's = $32.70

Divide that by 3 to get the cost per CD:

32.7 / 3 = $ 10.90 per CD