You are charged $17.94 in total for a meal. Assuming that the local sales tax is 6.8%, what was the menu price of this item

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How do I solve this question

Answer 1

Hello Jenna

 

Let x = the menu price of the item

 

x + 6.8%(x) = $17.94

 

x + 0.068x = 17.94

 

1.068x = 17.94

 

x = 17.94 / 1.068 = $16.80