Estefania

Estefania bought a video game player. She does not remember the price before tax. She does know that the 6% sales tax came to $4.80. To find the price of the game player, she drew a percent bar or tape diagram. What was the price of the game player before tax?

Correct answer:

x =  80 USD

Step-by-step explanation:

$$\begin{gathered} q=6\%=\frac{6}{100}=\frac{3}{50}=0.06 \\ x\cdot q=4.80 \\ x\cdot 0.06=4.80 \\ 0.06x=4.8 \\ x=\frac{4.8}{0.06}=80 \\ x=80=80\text{USD} \end{gathered}$$

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