Question

One month, a pair of shoes cost $54.00. The next month, they were only $38.00.

Part A: What was the percent of the discount? Round to the nearest whole number.



Part B: How much would the shoes cost if they were 45 % off.



Part C: Assuming you bought the shoes on sale for 45%. The sales tax is 7%. How much is your total cost?

Answer 1

Part A: 16/54 = about 30% off

Part B: 45% off = 55% of

$54(.55) = $29.70

Part C: $54(.55)(1.07) = $31.78