Gina is shopping for a new bicycle. The price of the bicycle is 300 dollars and there is an 8% sales tax. What is the total price of the bicycle including sales tax?

Solution

Solution

Amount after tax : 324

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 300 + 0.08 \cdot 300

x = 300 + 0.08 \cdot 300 : x = 324

Amount after tax : 324

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