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Lin's father is paying for a $20 meal. He has a 30%-off coupon for the meal. After the discount, a 8% sales tax is applied.
What does Lin's father pay for the meal? Just type the number answer (without the dollar sign), and be prepared to explain or
show your reasoning.

Pls help I will give extra points!! Lin's father is paying for a $20 meal. He has-example-1
User Lindydonna
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Answer:

12.88

Explanation:

First you do 20×.30 and get 6 so you subtract 20-6 which equals 14. Then you do 14×.08 and get 1.12 and you subtract that from 14. and you'll get 12.88

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