Question

Lucas bought some plumbing equipment for $37.38. The price he paid included a sales tax of 5%.

What was the price of the plumbing equipment before the tax was added?

A.
$35.60

B.
$36.33

C.
$37.33

D.
$39.25

Answer 1

@jim_thompson5910

Answer 2

@Agl202

Answer 3

First, find 5% of all the solutions. Next, add each amount to the corresponding solution. The solution that adds up to 37.38 is the correct one.

Answer 4

solve for x

1.05x = 37.38

Answer 5

A.

Answer 6

thank you