Tim buys a book for $50.38. If he paid 3% in sales tax, then what did the book cost
before tax?

Total cost of the book = $51.89

Step-by-step explanation:

Total cost of the book = Cost of the book + (cost of the book × sale tax %)

Total cost of the book = $50.38 + ($50.38 × .03)    3% = .03 as a decimal

 Total cost of the book =$50.38 + $1.5114)

  Total cost of the book = $51.8914

   Total cost of the book = $51.89

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step-by-step explanation:

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