Patrice used a $15 gift certificate when she purchased a pair of sandals. after 8% sales tax was applied to the price of the sandals, the $15 was deducted. patrice had to pay a total of $12 for the sandals. how much did the sandals cost before tax?

Question 5 spring semester final exam math evaluate

Amountain climber starts a climb at an elevation of 453 feet above sea level at his first rest stop he has climbed 162 feet and by his second rest stop he has climbed another 207 feet its getting late in the day so the climber starts his way down if the climber desends 285 feet how much does he need to ascend or descend to return to the original starting point

In dire need~! describe how to use area models to find the quotient 2/3 divided by 1/5. check your work by also finding the quotient 2/3 divided by 1/5 using numerical operations only.