Question

The original price of a pair of shoes is $80. They are on sale 25% off. The sales tax is 6.25% How much will you pay for the shoes?

Answer 1

The total amount paid for shoes = $63.75

Explanation:

The marked price of the shoes = $ 80

Discount = 25 %

So, the discount offered = 25 % of 80

=
`(25)/(100)  * 80 = 20`

So, the Sale Price = Marked price - discount

= $ 80 -$ 20 = $ 60

Now, we need to calculate the sale tax of 6.25 % on $ 60.

Also, we know that Sales Tax = Sales Tax rate x Sale Price

= $ 60 x 0.062 = $ 3.75

Total Cost = Sale Price + Sales Tax

= $ 60 + $ 3.75 = $63.75

Hence, the total amount paid for shoes = $63.75