Question

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Answer 1

@shawmoes

Answer 2

So the equation is (.05)x + x = 37.38 , where x is the cost of the item without tax.

Answer 3

It simplifies to 1.05x = 37.38 . So what is x ?

Answer 4

35.6

Answer 5

Correct. So we just add the cost plus the taxed amount on the cost to give the total cost.