Question

When Mike was visiting his sister in Lexington, he bought an aquarium that was discounted 60% from its original price of $100.00. If the sales tax in Lexington was 5%, what was the total Mike paid for the aquarium?

Answer 1

$42.00 is the answer.

Answer 2

$42.00

Explanation:

.6(100) = 60 60% as a decimal is .6

100 - 60 = 40 This is the discounted price

.05(40) = 2 This is the tax

40 + 2 = 42 The discounted price plus the tax.