Question

nick paid $68.25 for a coat including sales tax of 5% what was the original price of the coat before tax show work​

Answer 1

$64.83

Explanation:

To find the original price we have to take 5% out of the total; $68.25. first find 5% of 68.25

0.5 x 68.25 = 3.4125

take the 5% (3.4125) out of 68.25

68.25 - 3.4125 = 64.83

$64.83