A new television set was recently purchased for the common room in a residence hall for 479.60 including tax. If the tax rate is
2 answers:
Answer:
$436.436 was the price of the television set before taxes.
Step-by-step explanation:
Original cost of television = C
Total cost of television when purchased , T= $479.60
Percentage of tax rate = 9%
Amount of tax paid on purchase= 9% of $479.60;
T = C + $43.164
C = T - $43.164 =$ 479.60 - $43.164 = $436.436
$436.436 was the price of the television set before taxes.
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