Tariq went shopping for a new pair of pants. Sales tax where he lives is 4%. The price of the pair of pants is 30. Find the total price including tax.

Solution

Solution

Amount after tax : 31.2

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 30 + 0.04 \cdot 30

x = 30 + 0.04 \cdot 30 : x = 31.2

Amount after tax : 31.2

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