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A pair of shoes usually sells for $56. If the shoes are 40% off, and sales tax is 8%, what is the total price of the shoes, including tax? A. $39.31 B. $36.62 C. $36.29 D. $38.08
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A pair of shoes usually sells for $56. If the shoes are 40% off, and sales tax is 8%, what is the total price of the shoes, including tax?

A. $39.31
B. $36.62
C. $36.29
D. $38.08

User Andrej Istomin
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[56(100-40)/100](108/100)

56(6/10)(108/100)=$36.288

So the cost plus tax is $36.29 (to nearest cent)


User Brion
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it will be c because 56-40%+8%=$36.29
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