Atheater group made appearances in two cities. the hotel charges before tax in the second city were $1500 lower than in the first. the tax on the hotel bill was 8% in the first city and 10% in the second. after the trip, the total tax paid on accommodation expenses was $435 . how much was the hotel bill in the first city before tax?

The hotel bill in the first city before tax would be $ 650

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the hotel charges ( in dollars ) before tax in the first city,

∵  Hotel charges before tax in the second city were $1500 lower than in the first.

So, the hotel charges in second city = ( x - 1500 ) dollars,

Now, percentage of tax in,

First city = 8%

Second city = 10%,

So, the total tax in both city = 8% of x + 10% of (x-1500)

According to the question,

Hence, the hotel bill in the first city before tax would be $ 650.

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