Question

Martin finds a shirt on sale for 10% off at a department store. The original price was $20. Martin must also pay 8.5% sales tax.

1. How much is the shirt before taxes are applied? $

2. How much is the shirt after taxes are applied? $
please answer

Answer 1

The shirt is originally$20 dollars, after the taxes are applied the shirt costs $21.70

Explanation:

The question says it cost $20.

20×(8.5÷100)

20×0.0851= 1.7

20+1.7

21.7