Question

WHY CAN'T ANYONE HELP ME? 1. In Michigan, the sales tax rate is 6%. Suppose that an item costs $50.88 including tax. How can we use algebra to find the price of the item before tax was added? What is the price before tax? Note: Using x = the price before tax, write an equation, and show solving steps to find x. (SOLVE AND CHECK)

Answer 1

Answer: $47.83

Step-by-step explanation: Let's turn the percentage into a decimal, move the decimal two times to the right...

6% ⇒ 0.06

0.06 * $50.88 = $3.05

$50.88 - $3.05 = $47.83

Remember x = price before tax...

x = $47.83