Question

Raj paid $31.86 for a new basketball. The price he paid included sales tax of 6.25%.

Which equation can be used to find the price, p, of the basketball before tax?

A.
p + 0.0625p = 31.86 (Is it A?)

B.
6.25p = 31.86

C.
0.0625p = 31.86

D.
p + 6.25p = 31.86

Answer 1

why do you think its A)

Answer 2

honestly, I don't know. I've taken this test before and it said it was that equation, But I think it makes no sense DX I have no clue

Answer 3

It was slightly different questions so I don't know if thats still right or not

Answer 4

@perl

Answer 5

Please hurry

Answer 6

PLEASE! I need to finish! Someone?

Answer 7

well your intuition is correct

Answer 8

So it IS A?

Answer 9

Thank you!