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posted by  melindarene on 8/27/2008 1:54:02 AM  |  status: Live  

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If the sales tax rate is 5.6% and the sales tax on a purchased item is $24.25 what is the purchase price of the item? what is the total price including tax  roung to nearest cent
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posted by kwyjibo on 8/27/2008 2:22:23 AM  |  status: Live
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0.056*x = 24.25.

5.6% of x is 24.25

x = 24.25/0.056 = $433.04  (purchase price)

total price: 24.25 + 433.04 = $457.29
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posted by keving7685 on 8/27/2008 8:59:01 PM  |  status: Live
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To calculate the sales tax,
, don't forget that 5.6% should be divided by 100
, divide by 0.056
, round to the nearest cent (two decimals)
 
To calculate the total price,
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