Question

5) The sales tax in the town where Amanda lives is 5%. Amanda paid $35

Answer 1

Answer:

$700

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

The sales tax in the town where Amanda lives is 5%.

Amanda paid $35  in sales tax on a new stereo.

We need to find the price of the stereo. Let it is x. Using the formula for percentage as follows :

$\%=\dfrac{\text{sales tax}}{\text{total}}\times 100\\\\5\%=\dfrac{35}{x}\times 100\%\\\\x=\dfrac{35\times 100\%}{5\%}\\\\=\ 700$

So, the price of the stereo is $700. Hence, the correct option is(c).