Question

Cooper bought a serving platter originally priced at $20 but on sale for 50% off. After 10% sales tax, what was the total cost?

Answer 1

Answ

$11.00

Explanation:

A quick way to do this would be as follows: 1.10 ( 0.50*$20), or $11.00.

0.50($20) gives us the sale price (at half off); that's half of $20, or $10.

The total due is then $10 (item cost) plus $1 (tax), or $11