Question

Ronnie purchased a lawn mower. The cost of the mower, including an 8% sales tax, was $648. Find the cost of the mower before the tax.

Answer 1

Basically you take .08 and multiply it by the amount which is 648 and you get 51.84

Answer 2

From there you take 648 and subtract it by 51.84.... and get

Answer 3

$596.16

Answer 4

And $596.16 is your final answer my dear friend

Answer 5

I kept getting $600, thank you!

Answer 6

You are quite welcome :3

Answer 7

Always willing to help :p Plus sales is my thing :3