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A TV that usually sells for $170.09 is on sale for 15% off. If sales tax on the TV is 6%, what is the price of the TV, including tax?

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A TV that usually sells for $170.09 is on sale for 15% off. If sales tax on the TV is 6%, what is the price of the TV, including tax?

Find the discounted price: 15% off of 170.09

Discounted Price = 170.09 * (1 - 0.15) <-- 15% as a decimal is 0.15, and 1 is 100%. So, we subtract to get 85% of the original price.

Discounted Price =170.09(0.85)

Discounted Price = $144

Now, add in the sales tax of 6% to the Discounted Price.

Price after sales tax = Discounted Price * 1.06

Price after sales tax = $144 * 1.06

Price after sales tax = $152.64

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The answer is $153.25
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