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The Smiths purchased a television for $802.50 which
included a 7% sales tax. What was the original price of
the television before the sales tax?
А
B
A. $750.00
PREVIOUS
NAI
B. $758.00
C. $768.00
D. $772.00
E. $799.00
1) ESP

Answer 1

Sales tax increases the total price of the television

The original price of the television before the sales tax is $750

How to determine the original price

The given parameters are:

Amount = $802.50

Sales Tax = 7%

Let the original price be P.

So, we have:

P * (1 + 7%) = 802.50

Express the percentage as decimal

P * (1 + 0.07) = 802.50

Evaluate the sum

P * (1.07) = 802.50

Divide both sides by 1.07

P = 750

Hence, the original price is $750

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