Mick bought some compact discs. If sales tax was 6% and the tax on his purchase was $1.68, what was the cost of the compact discs before tax?

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you don't need to know · Accepted Answer

28.00 because 1.68 x 100 = 168 168 ÷ 6= 28

oobleck · Answer

well, .06x = 1.68 right? So now just find x

Melodie · Answer

I don’t know this and this is why I asked the question and now I will have to guess.. THANKS

Nightdust_gamer · Answer

Idk. The answer choices are $10.08, $26.32, $28.00, and $29.68. Imma just guess I guess. Also my real name is nyema. I made up the name nightdust. 😑😒 bored af

Bird Girl · Answer

Well, I figured the amount of money divided by 6 would be one percent, so then you just times that by one hundred

Blueberry · Answer

im doing school work so idk my best guess is 28????

Nightshade · Answer

I don't know why the even do these type of questions

Nightmares · Answer

28.00 Because 1.68 x 100 Will Equal 168. 168 divide 6 = 28.