Question

Mick bought some compact discs. if sales tax was 6% and the tax on his purchase was $1.68, what was the cost of the compact discs before tax?

Answer 1

Answer:

1.68 is 6% of 28

Step-by-step explanation:

6% × ? = 1.68  

1.68 ÷ 6% =

1.68 ÷ (6 ÷ 100) =

(100 × 1.68) ÷ 6 =

168 ÷ 6 =

28

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

let the cost before tax be x

x+6% of x = 1.68

106x/100 = 1.68

x = 1.68*100/106 = $1.58 (Ans)

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