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A pair of pants cost $35. There is a 20% discount and 7% tax rate. Which expression can be used to find the final price of the pants?

User Nalka
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Answer:

14.98

Explanation:

Step one:
(100)/(20) = .20

Step Two: 35 * .20 = 14

Step Three (adding the 7% tax):
(100)/(7) = .07

Step Four: 14 * .07 = .98

Step Five (last step): 14 + .98 = 14.98

Answer: 14.98

User Whizcreed
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Answer:

69%

Explanation:

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