An object is sold for a price with a 7% tax. the final price is then $21.40. what was the original price

The original price of object is $20

Step-by-step explanation:

 Given : An object is sold for a price with a 7% tax. The final price is then $21.40.

We have to find the original price.

Since the final price includes the original price and  tax paid.

So $ 21.40 includes original price and tax paid.

Let original price is x, then

Tax paid is 7% of original price that is

Thus,

Simplify, for x,

we have,

Divide both side by 1.07 . we have,

x = 20

Thus, the original price of object is $20

1 1/4 hours

step-by-step explanation:

2/4 + 2/4 + 1/4 = 5/4 or 1 1/4