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How to solve the problem for this question. A jackets original price is $65.00. It is on sale for 40% off. You have to pay 5% slaes tax. What is the final price for the jacket?

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New price = 65 - (65*0.4)
= 39
Sales tax = New price * percentage of sales tax
= 39*0.05 = 1.95
Final price = New price + sales tax
= 39+1.95 = 40.95
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