Question

Stella wants to buy a remote control helicopter. The one she wants costs $120.

Target has a 50% off sale, plus she would get an additional 5% off for using her
Target credit card. How much would the helicopter cost including 7.2% tax?

Answer 1

.45 * 120 = 54

.072 * 54 = 3.888

54 + 3.888 = 57.888= $57.89

Answer 2

$61.10

Explanation:

Original price: $120

50% of 120: $60

(You can either divide $120 in half or do:

120 * 0.50

= 60)

The Helicopter would be $60 at 50% off.

Next:

60 * 0.95 (0.95 comes from 1 - 0.05, which is the 5% off)

= 57

Finally, add the tax:

57 * 1.072

= 61.10