Question

Anton bought a picnic cooler. His total bill, with tax, was $7.95.

He paid 6 percent sales tax. How much did he pay for the cooler
alone without the tax?​

Answer 1

$ 7.50

Explanation:

The cost of the picnic cooler would be 100%.

With the 6% sales tax, Anton would pay 106% of the cost if the picnic cooler.

(since 100% +6%= 106%)

106%(picnic cooler)= $7.95

Cost of picnic cooler= 100%(picnic cooler).

Cost of picnic cooler

`= (7.95)/(106) * 100 \\ = 7.50`

Thus, he paid $7.50 for the cooler alone.