Tina has $60 to spend on craft supplies. The tax rate is 8.25%. What is the maximum amount she can spend on craft supplies before taxes?

Answer: 55.42

Step-by-step explanation:

Hi, to answer this question we have to write an inequality.

The amount spend on craft supplies taxes (x) plus the product of that amount (x) and the tax rate in decimal form (divided by 100) must be less or equal to the amount she can spend (60)

Mathematically speaking:

x+x (8.25/100) ≤60

Solving for x

x+0.0825x ≤60

1.0825x ≤60

x≤60/1.0825

x ≤55.42

the maximum amount she can spend on craft supplies before taxes is 55.42.