Question

Question

While Mike was visiting his sister in Arlington, he bought an aquarium that was marked down 60% from an original price of $100. If the sales tax in Arlington is 5%, what was the total cost of the aquarium?

Answer 1

63

Explanation:

60% of $100 is just %60 and 5% of 60 is 3 so, 60 + 3 = $63

Answer 2

$45

Explanation:

So, first we would find 60% of the $100

100 x .60 = 60

(When finding the amount of a percentage we move the decimal over twice)

then subtract what we got from the original price to find what he paid before tax:

100 - 60 = 40

Now we find 5% of $100:

100 x .05 = 5

Finally, we add this to what he was paying before taxes:

40 + 5 = 45, so $45

Hope this helps!! :)