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25 June, 22:00

You have exactly $120 to spend on a new outfit. If your state has 8℅ sales tax, what is the highest pre-tax price you can pay without going over budget? is it A. $97.68 B.$100.00 C. $105.05 D. 111.11

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  1. 25 June, 22:25
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    x is the price before tax

    so

    x + x*8% = 120

    x +.08x = 120

    1.08x = 120

    x = 120 / 1.08

    x = 111.11

    answer is D (111.11)
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