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Patricia is going to buy a pair of sneakers. They are originally $217.00, but have been marked down 15%. When Patricia goes to buy the sneakers she has to pay an 9% tax on the discounted price. What is Patricia's final cost of the sneakers? Round your answer to the nearest cent.

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The answer would be 201.05
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Answer:

201.05

Explanation:

First find the discount and subtract 32.55 is discount

217-32.55=184.45

Find tax and add it 201.05

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