Question

Jake paid $100.70, for a color printer. This cost included a 6% tax. How much did the printer itself, before the tax, cost? = 95.00
How do i show this on paper?

Answer 1

make an equation, let x=cost of printer excluding tax.

Answer 2

x+.06x=100.70
x(1+.06)=100.70
x(1.06)=100.70
x=95

Answer 3

ty just not good at showing it on paper.