Question

Cora went on a shopping trip to Lowell. She purchased a calculator originally priced at $75 but discounted 20%. If sales tax in Lowell is 15%, what was the total cost?

Answer 1

Answer: $69

Explanation:

Sales tax is charged after the discount.

The calculator was originally $75 and there is a 20% discount.

The discounted price is:

= 75 * (1 - 20%)

= 75 * 0.8

= $60

Now the sales tax applies. Total cost is:

= 60 * (1 + 15%)

= 60 * 1.15

= $69