Question

The sales tax on a used car is​ $174​, and the sales tax rate is 5​%. Find the purchase price ​(the price before taxes are​ added).

Answer 1

Explanation:

Let x be the purchase price

5% of x = $ 174

`(5)/(100)*x=174\\\\x=174*(100)/(5)\\\\x=174*20\\`

Purchase price = $ 3480