Question

A local discount store offers a 10% discount on all purchases. Once the discount is applied, 8% is charged. Which of these shows the correct checkout price? Select all that apply. A. A $35 sweater costs $34.02 at checkout. B. A $90 table costs $87.48 at checkout C. A $45 rug costs $40.50 at checkout. D. A $65 vacuum cleaner costs $65.78 at checkout. E. A $50 set of pots cost $49.00 at checkout. F. An $85 pair of winter boots costs $82.62 at checkout.

Answer 1

A. $35(.90)(1.08) = $34.02 (correct)

B. $90(.90)(1.08) = $87.48 (correct)

C. $45(.90)(1.08) = $43.74 (incorrect)

D. $65(.90)(1.08) = $63.18 (incorrect)

E. $50(.90)(1.08) = $48.60 (incorrect)

F. $85(.90)(1.08) = $82.62 (correct)

A, B, and F are correct.