A mail order company charges 4.5% for shipping and handling. If the total order is 54.34 how much was the order total before shi

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pping? Write an equation

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Andrews [41] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-28T01:54:21+03:00

Answer:

$52

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that :

Amount charged for shipping and handling = 4.5%

Let cost of order = x

Total amount charged = 54.34

However,

total. Amount charged = (total cost + handling and shipping)

54.34 = x + 0.045x

54.34 = 1.045x

Order total before shipping = 54.34 / 1.045

Order total before shipping = 52