Question

A suit originally costing $240 is on sale for 25% off the original price. Sales tax is 7.5%. What is the final cost of the suit?

A) 180
B) $193.50
C) $258
D) $166.50

Answer 1

$193.50

Explanation:

start by multiplying 240 by .25 (25%) to find out how much is 25% of 240. this equals 60.

then, subtract $60 from $240. equals 180.

next, to add the sales tax, multiply 180 by 0.075 (7.5%) this is $13.50.

lastly, add the tax, which is $13.50, to the suit's sale price, which is $180.

180+13.5= $193.50