Mr. Taylor purchased furniture for his office for a total of $1,109.46 including 6.25% in sales tax. How much was the furniture before the tax?

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Let x be the price of the furniture before the tax.

Then, we know that:

x + 6.25% of x = $1,109.46

Simplifying:

1.0625x = $1,109.46

Dividing by 1.0625:

x = $1,044.20

Therefore, the price of the furniture before tax was $1,044.20.

Choice B is the correct answer.

Mr Taylor Purchased Furniture for His Office for a Total