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  • 10-11-2019
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The sales tax on the price of a futon is $37.68. If the tax is 8%, find the purchase price of the futon.

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kevinbentch
kevinbentch kevinbentch
  • 10-11-2019

Answer:

The answer is: $471

Step-by-step explanation:

Set up two ratios and cross multiply:

8 / 100 = 37.68 / x

8x = 37.68 * 100

8x = 3768

x = 3768 / 8 = $471.00

Proof:

$471 * .08 = $37.68

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