Question

Help me my grade depends on this

Answer 1

24

Explanation:

b + b * 5% = 25.20

b + b * 0.05 = 25.20

b*(1 + 0.05) = 25.20

1.05 * b = 25.20

so

b = 25.20/1.05 = 24

Answer 2

If it’s asking what it is before the tax, it’s just $25.20. With the tax, it’s $26.46

Explanation: