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a telephone cost 250. the sales tax is 7.5%. how much does it cost after tax

Solution

a t e l e p h o n e cos t 250. t h e s a l es t a x i s 7.5%. h o w m u c h d oes i t cos t a f t er t a x

Solution

Amount before tax : 232.55813 \dots

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

250 = x + 0.075 x

250 = x + 0.075 x : x = \frac{10000}{43}

\frac{10000}{43} = 232.55813 \dots

Amount before tax : 232.55813 \dots

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