Question

Addison purchased train tickets to go visit her family in New York. The original

cost of the train ticket is $256.00 The train company is offering 15% off the cost
of the ticket. They also charge a 7.65% sales tax on the discounted price. What is
the final cost of her train ticket, including tax?

Answer 1

$234.25

Breakdown of calculations:

$256 × .15 (or 15%) = $38.40

$256 - $38.40 = $217.60 (cost of ticket after discount)

$217.60 × .0765 (or 7.65%) = $16.6464....round to $16.65

$217.60 + $16.65 = $234.25 final cost of train ticket including tax