Question

Mr. Hynes buys a large variety bag of Hershey chocolates to give out for Valentine’s Day. The bag of chocolates costs $8.00 and the tax rate is 8%. After checking out, the cashier gives Mr. Hynes a $1.50 rebate for his bag of chocolates. How much will the bag of chocolates cost Mr. Hynes if he sends in the rebate?

Answer 1

9.14

Explanation:

8% of 8 is 0.64. 8+0.64 = 8.64, and then add 1.50. then you should be able to solve it :)