Question

Practice

You bought shoes for $39 that were marked 20%
off. You have to pay
9% tax. What is the total for
the shoes?

Answer 1

24.99 dollars

Explanation:

24 is 20 percent of 39

Answer 2

Answer: $34

Explanation:

39 x 0.2 = 7.80, the discount

39 - 7.80 = 31.20

31.20 x 0.09 = 2.80, the tax

31.20 + 2.80 = 34

Total cost for the shoes: $34