Question

Anton bought a picnic cooler. His total bill, with tax, was $7. 95.

He paid 6 percent sales tax. How much did he pay for the cooler

alone without the tax?

5. Write and solve the arithmetic problem for each step.

• For the cost of the cooler, solve:

?% of cost of cooler = $7. 95

• To find the total bill in terms of the cost of the cooler :

?% of cooler price

+ 6% of cooler price (tax)

?% of cost ($7. 95)