Find the price before sales tax
The total is more than 100% of the starting amount. Divide the total by that percent, then multiply by 100.
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The total price of a tablet case with 5% sales tax is $84.00. What was the price before tax?
Answer: $80.00
The total price of a jacket with 5% sales tax is $63.00. What was the price before tax?
Answer: $60.00
The total price of a pair of shoes with 10% sales tax is $88.00. What was the price before tax?
Answer: $80.00
Tip: The total is more than 100% of the starting amount. Divide the total by that percent, then multiply by 100.
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