Question

Tyrese wants to buy 15 packs of baseball cards. They cost $5.00 per pack. There is a 25% discount before tax if 10 or more packs are purchased. Sales tax is 7%. Tyrese gives the cashier $100 to pay for his baseball cards.

How much change will he receive in return?

Answer 1

$39.81

Explanation:

$5.00 per pack

15 packs

25% discount for 10 or more packs

7% sales tax

paid $100

change?

A 25% discount means that you pay 75% of the price.

75% = 0.75

A 7% sales tax means that you pay 107% of the price.

107% = 1.07

15 × $5 × 0.75 × 1.07 = $60.19

$100 - 60.19 = $39.81

Answer: $39.81