Question

HELP ME!!!!!!!Pablo bought a bicycle for $368.90. The price Pablo paid included sales tax of 8.5. Which equation can be used to find the price, p, of the bicycle before tax?

A.

0.085p = 368.90








B.

8.5p = 368.90








C.

p + 0.085p = 368.90








D.

p + 8.5p = 368.90

Answer 1

C. P+0.085p=$368.90. 1.085p=$368.90. $368.90/1.085=$340. The original cost was $340 :)