Justin is shopping for new tires for his 4-wheel-drive truck. In addition to the price of the tires, there is a 7% sales tax plus a state-mandated $40 fee for disposing of his old tires. If Justin has determined that he will spend less than $301.08 total, then what is the price range he can spend on the tire set?

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The total cost Justin can spend is $301.08, which includes the price of the tires, a 7% sales tax, and a $40 disposal fee. Let's denote the price of the tires as $P$. The total cost equation can be written as $P + 0.07P + 40 < 301.08$. Simplifying, $1.07P + 40 < 301.08$, then $1.07P < 261.08$, and finally $P < \frac{261.08}{1.07}$, which calculates to $P < 244$. Therefore, Justin can spend less than $244 on the tire set.

Justin Is Shopping for New Tires for His 4-Wheel-Drive Truck