Question

10. An item is originally priced at $75. It is marked down 30% the first week but still does not sell. It is then

further discounted 20% and sells to a nice couple from Chicago.
a) At what price did the item finally sell for?
b. If sales tax is 9 %%, how much did the couple pay altogether for the item?

Answer 1

A. 37.50

B. 40.87

Explanation:

75.00x50%=37.50

37.50×9%=3.37

37.50+3.37=40.87