Question

Ginger bought a sweater marked half price from its original price of $100. If she paid 4% sales tax, how much did she spend on the sweater?

Answer 1

It should be $52

Explanation:

Half of $100 is $50 and 4% of $50 is $2 so assuming sales tax is calculated after the discount the answer is $52. If sales tax is calculated before the discount than the answer is $54.

Answer 2

She spent i thonk 2 dollar