Tea Price Doubled + 7% Tax = $12.50 - Can You Find the Original Price?

This 13-minute math tutorial from TabletClass Math tackles a real-world algebra word problem about finding the original price of tea that now costs $12.50 after doubling and adding 7% sales tax. Work through a step-by-step solution that demonstrates how to reverse percentages, understand markups, and solve multi-step equations—skills essential for both everyday situations and standardized tests. Learn the thinking process and calculations required to work backward from the final price to discover the original cost. Perfect for homeschool students in grades 6-12, high school and college math support, test preparation (GED, SAT, ACT, CLEP, ASVAB, PRAXIS), and adults rebuilding math skills. Challenge yourself to solve the problem before watching the explanation, and access additional math resources through TabletClass Math Academy's comprehensive courses in Math Foundations, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Pre-Calculus.