Problema Solution
Gina paid $131 for a car stereo on sale for 30% off. There was also 7% sales tax on the purchase. Find the original price of the stereo
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Let 'x' represent the original price.
If the car stereo is on sale at a reduced price (30% off), sales tax is charged on the reduced price.
(x - 0.30x)(1 + 0.07) = 131
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x = $174.90
The original price of the stereo is $174.90.