123k views
3 votes
The tax rate as a percent, r, charged on an item can be determined using the formula StartFraction c Over p EndFraction minus 1 equals r. – 1 = r, where c is the final cost of the item and p is the price of the item before tax. Louise rewrites the equation to solve for the final cost of the item: c = p(1 + ). What is the final cost of a $40 item after an 8% tax is applied? $

User Delremm
by
4.5k points

2 Answers

4 votes

Answer:

The answer is 43.20.

User Mxuanlin
by
5.0k points
5 votes

Answer:

43.20

Explanation:

Had to take one for the team

User Mineko Kayui
by
4.7k points