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Finding an Original Amount

Question 6 • DAEP - Math 7 A (20 DAY TERM)

The amount of tax for each camera is $5.25 and the tax rate is 6%. Explain how the equation: (Original Cost)(Percent) = Tax Amountis adjusted to solve for the original cost.

Answer

Answer:

Divide both sides of the equation by 0.06 (the decimal form of 6%) to isolate the original cost. The original cost is $5.25 ÷ 0.06 = $87.50.

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