The final price is the cost plus the tax.
Since we know the tax and a percent, we can write this as
T = C(1+r)
T = what Graham paid = $87.45
C = cost before tax
r = tax rate expressed as a decimal = .40
Plugging in what we know
87.45 = C (1+.4)
87.45 = C(1.4)
Divide both sides by 1.4
C = $62.46
He would need 728 ft of fence in order to build a fence. 28 x 26 would equal 728.
Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
brain math
When Ivan divides his coins into groups of 2 nickels and 1 quarter, worth $0.35, he find that he has $8.75/$0.35 = 25 such groups.
Ivan has 25 quarters and 50 nickels.