Question

Phil Maker is buying a camera for $100, including 6% sales tax. Find the cost of the camera before sales tax.

Answer 1

x+.6x=100

Answer 2

1.6x=100

Answer 3

x=100/1.6

Answer 4

x=62.5

Answer 5

it cost $62.50

Answer 6

let me check my work because that doesn't seem right...

Answer 7

Thank you but actually the answer is $94.34

Answer 8

where did I goof up?

Answer 9

100=x+0.06x
100= 1.06x
100/1.06= x
94.33962264 = x
round = $94.34

Answer 10

NANCY, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHOWING THE CORRECT WAY TO FIGURE OUT TH PROBLEM.

Answer 11

GRANDALFWIZ, THANK YOU AS WELL. YOU STARTED IT OFF BUT WE DID NOT WORK IT OUT

Answer 12

right.... .06, not .6 sorry!

Answer 13

It is ok, i appreciate the help