Question

Ms. Smith wants to buy a home theater system. which is on sale for 35% off the original price of $2299. The sales tax is 6.25%

Answer 1

$948.34

Explanation:

35% = .35

.35 x $2299

= $804.65

That is the total before the sales tax and after the sale.

6.25% = .0625

.0625 x $2299

= $143.69, and because that is 6.25% of the total, it must be added onto that as tax.

That means the total is $804.65 + $143.69

= $948.34