Question

HOMEWORK HELP! 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) ($47.83 WON'T BE THE CORRECT ANSWER)

Answer 1

Answer: x + 6/100x = 50.88

Price before tax will be $48

Explanation:

The equation will be

x + 6/100x = 50.88

x+0.06x = 50.88

1.06x = 50.88

x = 50.88 / 1.06 = 48