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Emma went shopping. The cost of the items she bought was 46.00 before 7% sales tax was added. What is the total amount Emma spent on her purchase?

Solution

E mma w e n t s h o pp in g . T h e cos t o f t h e i t e m s s h e b o ug h t w a s 46.00 b e f ore 7% s a l es t a x w a s a dd e d . Wha t i s t h e t o t a l am o u n t E mma s p e n t o n h er p u rc ha se ?

Solution

Amount before tax : 42.99065 \dots

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

46 = x + 0.07 x

46 = x + 0.07 x : x = \frac{4600}{107}

\frac{4600}{107} = 42.99065 \dots

Amount before tax : 42.99065 \dots

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