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Mr. Henderson brought his son to dinner. The cost of the bill was 42.36. Sales tax is 7%, what was the total cost of the meal?

Solution

M r . He n d erso n b ro ug h t hi s so n t o d inn er . T h e cos t o f t h e bi ll w a s 42.36. S a l es t a x i s 7%, w ha t w a s t h e t o t a l cos t o f t h e m e a l ?

Solution

Amount after tax : 45.3252

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 42.36 + 0.07 \cdot 42.36

x = 42.36 + 0.07 \cdot 42.36 : x = 45.3252

Amount after tax : 45.3252

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