Lenny bought a motorcycle. He paid 12.5% in tax. The tax added 1437.50 to the price of the motorcycle.What was the price of the motorcycle, not including the tax?

Solution

Solution

Amount before tax : 1277.77777 \dots

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

1437.5 = x + 0.125 x

1437.5 = x + 0.125 x : x = \frac{11500}{9}

\frac{11500}{9} = 1277.77777 \dots

Amount before tax : 1277.77777 \dots

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