Anew television set was recently purchased for the common room in a residence hall for 479.60 including tax. if the tax rate is 9 percent find the price of the television set before taxes

$436.436 was the price of the television set before taxes.

Step-by-step explanation:

Original cost of television = C

Total cost of television when purchased , T= $479.60

Percentage of tax rate = 9%

Amount of tax paid on purchase= 9% of  $479.60;

T = C + $43.164

C = T - $43.164 =$ 479.60 - $43.164 = $436.436

$436.436 was the price of the television set before taxes.

answer: 12

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