Question

Luis wants to buy a skateboard that usually sells for $79.43. All merchandise is discounted by 12%. What is the total cost of the skateboard if Luis has to pay a state sales tax of 7.25%. Round your intermediate calculations and answer to the nearest cent.

Answer 1

$74.97

Explanation:

Cost of skateboard = $79.43

Less 12 % = 0.12 × 79.43 = -9.53

Sale price = 69.90

Plus sales tax = 0.0725 × 69.90 = +5.07

Total cost = $74.97