The amount of tax for each camera is $5.25 and the tax rate is 6%. Explain how the equation: (Original Cost)(Percent) = Tax Amountis adjusted to solve for the original cost.
Answer
Answer:
Divide both sides of the equation by 0.06 (the decimal form of 6%) to isolate the original cost. The original cost is $5.25 ÷ 0.06 = $87.50.