Question

The original cost of a pair of jeans is $26.49. You buy 3 pairs. The jeans are on sale for 25% off and there is a 4.75% sales tax how much will you pay

Answer 1

First thing to know so that we can determine the amount you will pay is to understand the other cost made on the jeans. It is said that it is on sale for 25% this means that this certain amount should be subtracted. Another cost is the tax wherein you have to add this amount. We calculate as follows:

Cost = 26.49 - 26.49x.25 + 26.49x.0475 = 21.13

Answer 2

$62.43 will be pay for 3 pair of jeans.

A is correct.

Cost of pair of jeans = $26.49

Buy 3 pair of jeans

Total cost of 3 pair of jeans = 3 x 26.49 = $79.47

The jeans are on sale for 25% off

Amount off = 25% of 79.47

Off amount = $19.87

Total paybale amount = 79.47-19.87 = $59.6

After sale there is a 4.75% sales tax

Tax value = 4.75% of 59.6

Tax value = $2.83

Net value to pay for jeans = Tax + Paybale

Net value = $59.60 + $2.83 = $62.43

Thus, $62.43 will be pay for 3 pair of jeans. A is correct.