Problema Solution
ann paid $70.20 for a dress,and the amount includes an 8% sales tax. what is the cost of the dress before the tax?
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let 'x' represent the cost of the dress before the tax
x + 0.08x = 70.20
by solving we find:
x = $65
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the cost of the dress before the tax is $65.