Find the value of the service The VAT amount charged for a certain service was $60. If 12% is charged as VAT what is the value of the service

Let $x=\text{ the original value}$.

Let's translate: The taxes are \$60. This **is** 12% **of** the original value.

> 60 $\underbrace{\text{[ is ]}}_{\text{EQUALS}}$ 12 percent $\underbrace{\text{[ of ]}}_{\text{TIMES}}$ x $\ \ \ \longrightarrow \ \ \ $ $60 = 0.12 \cdot x$

Now solve for x.