Assuming the ':' means an = sign, 2
=10 simplifies to 2
=8
45/26=1.7307692307692307692307692307692...
≈1.7308
100*1.7308=173.08
The unknown number is approximately 173.08.
To find your answer first you must convert 5% into a decimal which will be 0.05. Then you will have to multiply 0.05 by 579 which will give you 28.95. The final step is to add $28. 95 which is the sales tax to $579 which will give you $550.05.
Final cost: $550.05