Question

At a store, Pam bought a swimsuit that had been reduced by 60%. The original price was $45. Sales tax is 6%. How much did Pam pay for the swimsuit?

Answer 1

Answer: The amount Pam would pay for the swimsuit is $19.08.

Explanation:

Since we have given that

Original price of a swimsuit = $45

Rate of sales tax = 6%

Price after sales tax is given by

`45* (100+6)/(100)\\\\=45* (106)/(100)\\\\=45* 1.06\\\\=\$47.7`

According to question, Pam bought a swimsuit that had been reduced by 60%

So, the price becomes,

`47.7* (100-60)/(100)\\\\=47.7* (40)/(100)\\\\=47.7* 0.4\\\\=\$19.08`

Hence, the amount Pam would pay for the swimsuit is $19.08.