5.3g + 9 = 2.3g + 15
5.3g + 9 - 9 = 2.3g + 15 - 9
5.3g = 2.3g + 6
5.3g - 2.3g = 2.3g - 2.3g + 6
3g = 6
3g / 3 = 6 / 3
g = 2
So, it's just an annoying problem. Keep the tax rates in mind for each thing.
$70 of souvenirs mean the tax is 5% since it is not prepared food, lodging, or auto rentals.
$580 on prepared food means that has 7% tax because it is special.
$620 on the car has a 10% tax, as stated in the problem.
So do 70(1.05)+580(1.07)+620(1.1) to get $1376.1.0
And that is how you get your answer
This is what my calculator says