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The cost of a watch after tax is 66 dollars. If the tax on the watch is 10%, what is the original price of the watch?

Solution

T h e cos t o f a w a t c h a f t er t a x i s 66 d o ll a rs . I f t h e t a x o n t h e w a t c h i s 10%, w ha t i s t h e or i g ina l p r i ce o f t h e w a t c h ?

Solution

Amount before tax : 60

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

66 = x + 0.1 x

66 = x + 0.1 x : x = 60

Amount before tax : 60

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