Question

Johnny bought an oil painting originally priced at $80 but on sale for 50% off. After 10% sales tax, what was the total cost?

Answer 1

Explanation:

A sales tax is never applied until money actually changes hands.

So you need to start by taking 50% off.

50% 0f 80 dollars = 50/100 * 80 = 4000/100 = 40

So the cost of the painting = 80 - 40 = 40

Now apply the sales tax

10% of 40 dollars = 10/100 * 40 = 400/100 = 4

The total cost = 40 + 4 = 44 dollars