Martina bought 4 CDs that were each the same price. Including sales tax, she paid a total of $70.40 . Each CD had a tax of $ 1.10 . What was the price of each CD before tax?

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[tex]1.10 \times 4 = 4.40[/tex]

[tex]70.40 - 4.40 = 66[/tex]

[tex]66 \div 4 = 16.5[/tex]

Each CD was $16.50 before tax

Proof

[tex]total \: cost = 16.5(4) + 1.10(4)[/tex]

[tex]total \: cost = 66 + 4.40[/tex]

[tex]total \: cost = 70.40[/tex]