Question

Jason and 2 of his brothers decide to share the cost of their mother's birthday gift. They buy her a purse that costs $125. If the purse is on sale for 30% off, and the tax rate is 7%, how much does each of the boys have to pay towards the price of their mother's gift? Responses

Answer 1

$31.21

Explanation:

Purse onsale price:125x(1-30%)=125x0.7=87.5

Taxes: 87.5x7%=6.125

Purse total: 87.5+6.125=93.63

Each of them: 93.63/3=31.21