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Harriet wants to buy items worth $248.50. She is using a store coupon for 25 percent off her purchases. She has to pay 5 percent sales tax. Calculate the total cost of the items.
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Harriet wants to buy items worth $248.50. She is using a store coupon for 25 percent off her purchases. She has to pay 5 percent sales tax. Calculate the total cost of the items.

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Answer: $195.70

Explanation:

User Hannojg
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Starting price is : $248.50
Price with 25% off :
$248.50 x ( 1 - 0.25 ) = $248.50 x 0.75 = $186.375
After that she has to pay 5 % sales tax:
$186.375 x 1.05 = $195.70
Answer:
The total cost of the items is $195.70.

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