Asked by Shelly

The after-tax price of a shiny new car is $19,000. If 8% sales tax was charged, what was the pre-tax price of the car?

8 years ago

Answered by Steve

If the pre-tax price is p, then we have

1.08p = 19000

8 years ago

Answered by Scott

(100% + 8%) x = 19000

1.08 x = 19000

8 years ago

Answered by Bo

$17,592.59 ?

8 years ago

Answered by MathMate

Yes, $17592.59, to the nearest cent.

8 years ago

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