Question

Alfredo bought a fishing pole for 60%

off its original price of $97. If the tax
was 4% (of the sale price), how much
did Alfredo pay for the fishing pole?

Answer 1

40.35

Explanation:

to find the amount without tax:

97 x .6 (60%) = 58.2 (the amount that will be taken off)

so 97 - 58.2 = 38.8 (the amount the pole will be WITHOUT tax)

to find the tax:

38.8 (sale price) x .04 (4 percent) = 1.552, rounded 1.55

to find full price:

38.8 (sale price) + 1.552 or 1.55 (tax) = 45.352 or 40.35