Question

What is the cost of a typewriter that is 18% off the list price of $375 with a sales tax of 5% that must be paid

Answer 1

The cost is $322.88.

Explanation:

18% off the list price of $375

Before the sales tax, you pay 100% - 18% = 82% = 0.82 of 375, so:

0.82*375 = 307.5

5% sales tax:

100% + 5% = 105% = 1.05 of 307.5. So

307.5*1.05 = 322.88

The cost is $322.88.