Question

The state sales tax in Pennsylvania is 0.06 (or 6%). If your total bill at the music store included $1.32 in tax, how much did the merchandise cost?

Answer 1

6% of what is 1.32...
.06x = 1.32 --- divide by .06
x = 1.32/.06
x = 22

check...
22 (.06) = 1.32
1.32 = 1.32 (correct)

Merchandise cost $22

Answer 2

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