Question

The price of a pair of jeans is $60 dollars. You have a coupon code for 30% off the original price. The sales tax on the jeans is then 7%. What is the total of the item, in dollars, after the discount and sales tax has been applied?

Answer 1

$60(.7)(1.07) = $44.94

Explanation:

Original price $60.00

Discount: $60.00 × .03 = $18.00

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Sale price $42.00

Sales tax: $42.00 × .07 = $ 2.94

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Total $44.94