Question

A TV that usually sells for $180.18 is on sale for 15% off. If sales tax on the TV is 5%, what is the price of the TV, including

tax?
A. $162.34
B. $214.86
C. $160.81
D. $159.28

Answer 1

C, $160.81

Explanation:

180.18 decrease 15% =

180.18 × (1 - 15%) = 180.18 × (1 - 0.15) = 153.153

153.153 increase 5% =

153.153 × (1 + 5%) = 153.153 × (1 + 0.05) = 160.81065