Question

If you purchase a $24 pair of shoes at a 10% discount and a $10 belt at a 25% discount, what is the total price you owe, before tax?

Answer 1

Answer: $29.10

Explanation:

Shoes:

10% of 24 is 2.4

The shoes cost 21.60 with the 10% discount and before tax.

Belt:

25% of 10 is 2.5

The belt cost $7.50 with the 25% discount and before tax.

Total:

You still owe 29.10 for the belt and shoes before tax.

You saved $2.4 on the shoes and $2.5 on the belt (total of $4.90)