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3 May, 18:47

The sales tax rate is 4%. If the sales tax on a 10-speed bicycle is $6, what is the purchase price?

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  1. 3 May, 19:16
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    So percent is parts out of 100

    4%=4/100=1/25

    tax=6

    6=1/25 of original price

    solve for 100/100

    6=1/25 of original price

    multiply both sides by 25

    150=original price

    purchase price=150

    but if added tax it is 156

    so purchased for $156
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