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A customer wants to buy a guitar but he has a 22% off coupon. The subtotal for the guitar purchase is $55. The customer also has to pay 6.5% in tax (after the coupon is applied). How much should the customer expect to pay in total?

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User Ariod
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analyze problem

55-55*0.22=

42.9

apply 6.5percent

42.9+42.9*0.065=

45.6885

The customer(rounded) should par 45.69 dollars

User Fadi Omar
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