First, find 7.5% of 414.95 to find how much the tax was in dollars. Divide 7.5 by 100 to convert it into a whole number.
7.5% ⇒ 0.075
Now multiply 0.075 by 414.95.
0.075 × 414.95 = 31.12125 , simplified that's 31.12
Subtract 31.12 from 414.95.
414.95 - 31.12 = 383.83
Answer:
The price of the cell phone before tax was $383.83.
