The sales tax on a used car is $174, and the sales tax rate is 5%. Find the purchase price (the price before taxes are added).

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by MaLio

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Answer:

Explanation:

Let x be the purchase price

5% of x = $ 174

$(5)/(100)*x=174\\\\x=174*(100)/(5)\\\\x=174*20\\$

Purchase price = $ 3480

Evaleria answered May 1, 2021

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