Question

Sharon paid $ 78 sales tax on a new camera. If the sales tax rate is 6.5 %, what was the cost of the camera?

Are they asking about part, whole or percent?

Answer 1

Explanation:

c = cost of the camera

6.5 % of 'c' is $78

.065 * c = $ 78

c = $78 / .065 = $ 1200