Question

Matthew purchased a desk that was on

sale for 45% off the original price of
$480. If the sales tax was 8% (of the
sale price), how much did Matthew
spend on the desk?

Answer 1

ANSWER :

285.12

discount amount =45/00 x 480=45 x 48/10

=216.0

price of discount =480-216=264

salex tex 8/100 x 264. =21.12

total many of spend 264+21.12=285.12