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Price marked on a tag before tax (7%) and 3$ wrapping fee. Total paid with tax and wrapping fee was 122.36 What was the initial price before tax and wrapping charge.

 Oct 20, 2015
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First, subtract the wrapping fee (because tax wasn't paid on the wrapping):  122.36 - 35.00  =  87.36

The equation now is:  (Price) + (7% of the Price)  =  87.36

                                       P + 0.07P =  87.36

                                             1.07P  =  87.36

--->  P  =  81.64

(Actually a total of 87.36 is impossible; if the original amount is 81.64, the tax will be 5.71, for a total of 87.35.

If the original amount is 81.65, the tax will be 5.72, for a total of 87.37.)

 Oct 20, 2015

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