Please check answer. The sale tax rate in a state is 7.5%. If you pay a tax of $17.50 on an item that you purchase, what is its selling price? 17.50*7.5=$131.25 is this correct?
0.075P = 17.50
Solve for P:
P = 17.50 / 0.075 = 233.33
Solve for P:
P = 17.50 / 0.075 = 233.33