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The regular price for a snowboard is $299.95. It is on sale for 30% off, but 5% sales tax will be applied to the sale price. Caitlin has $215. Can she afford to buy the snowboar…

The regular price for a snowboard is $299.95. It is on sale for 30% off, but 5% sales tax will be applied to the sale price. Caitlin has $215. Can she afford to buy the snowboar…
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The regular price for a snowboard is $299.95. It is on sale for 30% off, but 5% sales tax will be applied to the sale price. Caitlin has $215. Can she afford to buy the snowboard?

User Deepak Mahakale
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So, ($299.95)(. 30) = $89.99
$299.95 - $89.99= $209.96
($209.96)(.05)=$10.50
$209.96 + $10.50 = $220.46
No, she can't afford it
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