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A store in Iowa advertises that during their Labor Day sale, everything is 25% off, plus they will pay the sales tax. Mike buys shoes for $80 and socks for $5. Since there will be no tax added, what is the final price for Mike’s purchase?

$85.00
$63.75
$65.00
$68.00

User Mandie
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Answer:

(c) $63.75

Explanation:

The discounted price will be 100% -25% = 75% of the marked price. Mike's final price will be ...

($80 +5)×0.75 = $63.75

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