Question

A microscope was originally priced at $148.48, but Krysta waited to buy it until the microscope was on sale for 25% off. If she paid 6.25% sales tax on the sale price, how much did she pay in total?

Answer 1

$120.64

Explanation:

Step one:'

given data

originally price fo microscope = $148.48

discount= 25%

tax= 6.25%

Step two:

the total amount paid for the microscope

1. Amount of the discount= 25/100*148.48

= 0.25*148.48

=$37.12

2. Amount of tax

= 6.25/100*148.48

= 0.0625*148.48

=$9.28

Step three:

The total amount is

= 148.48-37.12+9.28

=$120.64