Question

Chase bought a car with a 12% tax, he paid $480 for tax. How much was the car price before tax?

Answer 1

Answer:

$4000 .................

Step-by-step explanation:

Let p be the price of the car. Then:

12%p=480

So:

12%p=480

.12p=480

p=480/.12

  =$4000 .................