Question

marie wants to purchase a purse that is 74.89 with 5.5% sales tax and an 18% discount. if she has $62.00, will that be enough to cover her purchase? if not, how much more money will she need?

Answer 1

Add the 5% sales tax to $74.89
Subtract the 18% discount
That equals to $64.48
You will need $2.48 more to be able to make the purchase