Question

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A TV that usually sells for $184.57 is on sale for 25% off. If sales tax on the TV is 9%, what is the price of the TV, including tax?


A.
$152.27
B.
$149.50
C.
$150.89
D.
$243.17

Answer 1

Explanation:

25% off means you pay 75 % ( which is .75 in decimal )

New price = .75 ( $ 184.57)

and you pay .09 tax on this

after tax price = 1.09 * (.75)($ 184.57) = $ 150.89