Question

Matt is purchasing a new tablet computer at a 20% markdown After the discount is taken, the tablet is subject to a 6% state sales tax How would you find the total amount Matt must pay after the markdown and tax?

Answer 1

To find the total you should pay, you would first calculate the cost after the discount is applied.

To do this you will multiply 0.8 (1 - 0.2), which is the part that you will pay, by the regular price.

0.8x = d

After that you would multiply that new price by the 1 + 0.06 (1.06) because this represents you paying for all of it PLUS the sales tax.

0.8x(1.06) =t

x is the original price and t is your total after the discount and tax.

Answer 2

The Correct Answer Is : D (last one)

D. First find the 20% markdown price and subtract it from the original price. Then find 6% of the discounted price to get the tax. The tax plus the discounted price is the final price.