Question

Maura had a pizza delivered to her home. The total amount she paid was $17.53. Included in the total amount were the menu price of the pizza, 6% sales tax on the price of the pizza, and a $3.75 delivery fee.

What was the menu price of the pizza?

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Answer 1

k so what do we know first of all

Answer 2

Okay first you need to determine what exactly was taxed. Since it say the pizza was taxed, you can deduct the delivery fee first.

Answer 3

$ 17.53 - 3.75 = T where T is the price which was taxed. From here, T = 1.06*P where P is the price on the menu. The 1.06 comes from 100% of the original price plus the 6% of tax = 106% or 1.06

Answer 4

well don't we need to add 17.53+6%

Answer 5

nope u subtract $ 17.53 - 3.75 = T where T is the price which was taxed.

Answer 6

wait sorry

Answer 7

which is 13.78

Answer 8

17.53 - 3.75 = 13.78 = T
P = T/1.06 = 13
So the cost on the menu, before tax and delivery, is $13.

Answer 9

so no add or subtract or thats the answer

Answer 10

so $13

Answer 11

yup :)

Answer 12

lets do another one k

Answer 13

sure :)