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Joe went shopping for a guitar in Fairfax. He purchased one originally priced at $240 but discounted 80%. If sales tax in Fairfax is 9.25%, what was the total cost?

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User Bpedroso
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Answer:

52.44

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User Bruno Guarita
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Answer:

$52.44

Explanation:

So here is the explanation. $240•.80= 192 (80% as a decimal is .80) 240-192=48. 48•.0925=4.44 which you add 48, and get a sum of $52.44

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