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

A would be the correct answer. To get that answer you must divide 37.38 by 1.05:))

Answer 2

Thanks for the Medal!

Answer 3

you mean 0.05?

Answer 4

where the 1.05 come from ? @Chunkymonkay