Question

1. Jane is buying a jacket that regularly costs $50.

However, the jacket is on sale for 25% off the regular
price. A sales tax of 4% will be added to the final
purchase price. How much will Jane pay for the jacket,
including tax?

Answer 1

$39

Explanation:

original cost = $50

discount = 25% so 25% of $50 = 0.25 x 50 = $12.50

Therefore sale price = 50 - 12.50 = $37.50

Sales tax of 4% = 0.04 x 37.50 = $1.50

Final price Jane will pay = 37.50 + 1.50 = $39

linear quick equation: (50 x 0.75) x 1.04 = 39