A plane fare, including 8% in taxes and fees, is $280.80. How much are the taxes and fees?

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Astrid1 · Answer

(Price + 0.08*Price) = 280.80 Which translates to (1+0.08x) = 280.80 Solve for x than find 0.08x Source: https://questioncove.com/updates/5a152ff9560bd1fb5be21800

AZ · Answer

A small error was made. It should read

(1+0.08)x = 280.80

Finally, as a reminder to the OP-
A common mistake that occurs is solving for x and thinking you've finished answering the question.
The question asks for the taxes and fees so you cannot just stop once you solve for x. To find the taxes and fees, you have to find 0.08x.