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.