2.4: Car Prices
The tax on the sale of a car in Michigan is 6%. At a dealership in Ann Arbor, a car purchase
also involves $120 in miscellaneous charges.
1. There are several quantities in this situation: the original car price, sales tax,
miscellaneous charges, and total price. Write an equation to describe the relationship
between all the quantities when:
a. The original car price is $9,500.

b. The original car price is $14,699.

c. The total price is $22,480.

d. The original price is p.