Question

11.MARTIAN FINDS A SHIRT ON SLAE FOR 10% OFF AT A DEPARTMENT STORE. THE ORIGINAL PRICE WAS $20.Martain must also pay 8.5% sales tax.

a. how much is the shirt before taxes are applied
b. how much is the shirt after taxes are applied
SHOW YOUR WORK AND STEPS

Answer 1

A. Find 10% of $20, which is $2. Then subtract the sale 20-2, which is $18
B. Since you know the price without taxes is $18, you have to multiply 8.5% of 18, which is $1.53. $18.00 + $1.53= $19.53

So the answer is $19.53


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