Pablo bought a bicycle for $368.90. The price Pablo paid included sales tax of 8.5%.

Which equation can be used to find the price, p, of the bicycle before tax?

A.

0.085p = 368.90

B.

8.5p = 368.90

C.

p + 0.085p = 368.90

D.

p + 8.5p = 368.90

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Maxwell Crane

6 February, 20:44

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Glover · Answer 1

We find 8.5% of 'p' and add it to 'p'.

p + (8.5% * p) = 368.9

8.5% = 0.085

Multiply:

p + 0.085p = 368.9

Pablo bought a bicycle for $368.90. The price Pablo paid included sales tax of 8.5%.Which equation can be used to find the price, p, of the bicycle before tax?A.0.085p = 368.90B.8.5p = 368.90C.p + 0.085p = 368.90D.p + 8.5p = 368.90