a fire department spent $900 to purchase new helmets and gloves. the amount included a 6% sales tax. what…

a fire department spent $900 to purchase new helmets and gloves. the amount included a 6% sales tax. what was the price of the equipment, to the nearest dollar, before tax?\na $846\nb $849\nc $854\nd $894

a fire department spent $900 to purchase new helmets and gloves. the amount included a 6% sales tax. what was the price of the equipment, to the nearest dollar, before tax?\na $846\nb $849\nc $854\nd $894

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Let original price be $x$.

The price with 6% tax is $x + 0.06x=1.06x$.

Step2: Solve for $x$.

We know $1.06x = 900$, so $x=\frac{900}{1.06}\approx849.06$. Rounding to the nearest dollar, $x\approx849$.

Answer:

B. $849