Question

Maxine find a dress on sale for 10% off at a boutique.The original price was $62, Maxine must also pay 6.75% sales tax.What is the final cost of the dress?

Answer 1

10% off means she pays 90% of the original price. (100% - 10% = 90%)

62 x 0.90 = 55.80 the sale price of the dress is $55.80

Now add the tax by multiplying the sale price by 1 + tax rate:

55.80 x 1.0675 = 59.57

She paid $59.57

Explanation:

Answer 2

10% off means she pays 90% of the original price. (100% - 10% = 90%)

62 x 0.90 = 55.80 the sale price of the dress is $55.80

Now add the tax by multiplying the sale price by 1 + tax rate:

55.80 x 1.0675 = 59.57

She paid $59.57