A certain state charges sales tax at a rate of 8.75% per dollar spent. John spends $127.50 total, including tax, on clothes. What was the total price of the clothing before tax was added?

A certain state charges sales tax at a rate of 8.75% per dollar spent. John spends $127.50 total, including tax, on clothes. What was the total price of the clothing before tax was added?

Lisa just bought a desktop computer. The computer cost $1500, the keyboard cost $100, and the mouse cost $25. If the local sales tax is 7%, what was the total cost of her purchases?

Lisa just bought a desktop computer. The computer cost $1500, the keyboard cost $100, and the mouse cost $25. If the local sales tax is 7%, what was the total cost of her purchases?

Todd is buying a laptop that is discounted by 20%. Included in the amount he pays is a 7% sales tax on the discounted price. If the original price of the laptop is $995 (before the discount) what is the total amount that Todd pays, rounded to the nearest cent?

Todd is buying a laptop that is discounted by 20%. Included in the amount he pays is a 7% sales tax on the discounted price. If the original price of the laptop is $995 (before the discount) what is the total amount that Todd pays, rounded to the nearest cent?

Billy is buying from a sudden inflated economy. Suppose a sales tag shows the price of a shirt to be . Right at checkout, the cashier charged Billy a hefty sales tax that made the shirt cost . What percent was this sales tax?

Billy is buying from a sudden inflated economy. Suppose a sales tag shows the price of a shirt to be . Right at checkout, the cashier charged Billy a hefty sales tax that made the shirt cost . What percent was this sales tax?

A dealership is selling a used car with a sticker price of . If state sales tax is , how much will the taxes on purchasing the car be?

A dealership is selling a used car with a sticker price of . If state sales tax is , how much will the taxes on purchasing the car be?