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At the hardware store, you purchased a box of nails for 17 dollar. You had a coupon that took off 20% from the nails. Sales tax is 6%. What is the total cost for the nails. Must show work

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(17-.2(17))+(17+.06(17))

User HatemTmi
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17−(0.2)(17)+17
+(0.06)(17)
=17−3.4+17+(0.06)(17)=13.6+17+(0.06)(17)=13.6+17+1.02=13.6+18.02=31.62
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