Question

Ellen wants to purchase a book that is regularly priced at $18. The book is discounted 15%. She also needs to pay a 6% sales tax on the discounted price. What is the total amount Ellen will pay for the book.

Answer 1

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15% of 18 . so. 18×15)÷100= 2.7

18-2.7= 15.3 now 6% of 15.3.

so 6×15.3)÷100=0.918 or 0.92

15.3+0.92=16.22

The answer is $16.22.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

18 (.15) = 2.7 She will get 2.70 off the book

18-2.7 =15.30 is the price she will pay for the book before tax

15.3 * .06 =.918 (rounds to .92 because it is money) is the tax she pays)

15.3 +.92 =16.22 is the book price plus tax

Answer: $16.22 is the total price Ellen pays for the book after discount plus tax