You are charged 6% sales tax. You purchase new bicycle and pay $27 in sales tax. what is the purchase price of the bicycle

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10 July, 11:52

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Buttercup · Answer 1

Your answer for this problem solving question is 0.06*27 = 1.62 then add 27 again and your answer is 28.62

Grimes · Answer 2

6% is equal to 6/100 or 0.06

So, you have to pay the 27$ plus the taxes which is 6% of the 27$

0.06 x 27 = 1.62$

27+1.62 = 28.62$