Aera purchased a new tv at a local electronics store for $649.5, which included tax. if the tax rate is 8.55%, find the price of the tv before they added the tax

Aera purchased a new tv at a local electronics store for $649.5, which included tax. if the tax rate is 8.55%, find the price of the tv before they added the tax.

tv price: if x,

x+x.(8.55)/100=649.5

(108.55).x=64950

$x=64950/108.55=

x=598,34

Correct answer: $598,34