Solve the problem by stating the equation you would use to solve and then solving it. Be sure to show all of your work.
Midtown Antiques collects 6% sales tax on all sales. If total sales including tax are $2300.14, find the portion that is sales tax. Round to the nearest cent

Question

Solve the problem by stating the equation you would use to solve and then solving it. Be sure to show all of your work. 
Midtown Antiques collects 6% sales tax on all sales. If total sales including tax are $2300.14, find the portion that is sales tax. Round to the nearest cent

anonymous · Answer

Let the sales be "x".
1.06x = 2300.14

x = $2169.94
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sales tax = 0.06(2169.94) = $130.20