Question

Larry wanted to buy a notebook computer. He had $700 to spend. The salesman tried to

sell Larry a computer that cost $850, but Larry said that was too expensive. The
salesperson said he could give Larry 25% off of the price if he used a coupon. Sales ta
is 9%. Could Larry afford the computer? How much would it cost?

Answer 1

yes, $694.88

Explanation:

You have to find the cost after applying the coupon and sales tax. First remove 25% from the price by finding 75% of the price. 850*.75=$637.5 after applying the coupon. Then you would have to increase it by 9% to account of sales tax, so multiply by 1.09. 637.5*1.09= $694.88 after sales tax. This means that Larry can very narrowly afford the computer.