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Mary bought a purse which was marked at 25% off. The original price of the purse was

$45.00. If the sales tax is 8% and applied after the discount, how much did Mary pay for the purse?

User Vinit Kantrod
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The answer is $36.45
User Carlo Moretti
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Answer: $36.45

Explanation:

45(.25)=11.25

45-11.25=33.75

33.75(.08)=2.70

33.75+2.70=36.45

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