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2 March, 05:58

Connie has saved up $15 to purchase a new CD from the local store. The sales tax in her county is 5% of the sticker price. Write an equation and solve it to determine the value of the highest priced CD Connie can purchase with her $15, including the sales tax. Round your answer to the nearest penny

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  1. 2 March, 06:00
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    Assume the price of the CD is x.

    x+0.05x=15

    x=14.29
  2. 2 March, 06:21
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    15 > = x + x (.05)

    15 is greater than or equal to ...

    to solve

    15 > = 1.05x

    x > = 14.28
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