Question

Majed bought a new pair of jeans. After the 15% sales tax the jeans were $11.50. How much was the jeans before the sales price?

Answer 1

Answer:$10.00 before 15% tax. So x+0.15x=11.

501.15x=11.50

x=10

Explanation:

Answer 2

The jeans were $10.00 before 15% tax.
So x+0.15x=11.50
1.15x=11.50
x=10