Question

5)40 is 77% of what number.

6) in Minnesota sales tax is 6.875%.what is the total (including tax) on items that total $178.46?

Answer 1

5) 52

6) $190.73

Explanation:

5)

Let the unknown number be x.

40 is 77% of x

40 = 0.77x

Divide both sides by 0.77

x = 52

Answer: the number is 52.

6)

We first calculate the amount of tax which is 6.875% of $178.46.

6.875% of $178.46 =

= 0.06875 * $178.46

= $12.27

The amount of tax is $12.27.

Now we add the amount of tax to the price before tax.

$178.46 + $12.27 = $190.73

Answer 2

5. 34% 6. $190.73

Explanation:

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