Question

A pair of shoes usually sells for $58. If the shoes are 30% off, and sales tax is 7%, what is the total price of the shoes including tax?

A.
$43.44
B.
$40.34
C.
$46.55
D.
$44.66

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

1. calculate discount

30/100 × 58 = 17.4

2. calculate sell price

58 - 17.4 = 40.6

3. calculate sales tax

7/100 × 40.6 = 2.842

4. calculate total price

sell price + sales tax = 40.6 + 2.842 = 43.442