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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Eddie has saved up $45 to purchase a new camera from the local store. The sales tax in his county is 7% of the sticker price. Write an equation and solve it to determine the value of the highest priced camera Eddie can purchase with his $45, including the sales tax. Round your answer to the nearest penny. x - 0.07x = 45; $48.39 0.7x = 45; x = $64.29 7x = 45; x = $6.43 x + 0.07x = 45; x = $42.06

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i think its either the first two or the last one im not sure

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i need help

OpenStudy (kc_kennylau):

The amount of money he needs to pay is?

OpenStudy (kc_kennylau):

It's the cost of the camera PLUS the tax

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (kc_kennylau):

So you get it? :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no i dont get it

OpenStudy (kc_kennylau):

So the cost of the camera PLUS the tax equals 45

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yea

OpenStudy (kc_kennylau):

So it's D

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