Problema Solution
jinney wants to deduct the sales tax that she paid this year on her state income tax return. she spent 4986.20 during this year, including 7% sales tax. how much sales tax did she pay?
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Let 'x' represent the amount of money spent without the 7% sales tax.
x + 0.07x = 4986.20
x*1.07 = 4986.20
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x = $4,660
7% of 4660 is: 0.07*4660 = $326.20 or we just subtract 4,660 from the total amount of 4986.20: 4986.20 - 4660 = $326.20.
Jinney paid $326.20 in sales tax.