Raj paid $31.86 for a new basketball. The price he paid included sales tax of 6.25%.


Which equation can be used to find the price, p, of the basketball before tax?


A.

p + 0.0625p = 31.86


B.

6.25p = 31.86


C.

0.0625p = 31.86


D.

p + 6.25p = 31.86