A pair of shoes originally costs $60. They are on sale for 25% off and sales tax is 7%. Cost is calculated by first applying the discount, then sales tax. What is the total cost of shoes including tax?

Mustafa Celik asked Oct 1, 2022

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Answer:

$48.15

Explanation:

60.00 x 25% = $15.00

60.00 - 15.00 = $45.00

45.00 x 7% = $3.15

45.00 + 3.15 = $48.15

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