48.6k views
5 votes
Original: $99.99
New: _________
Tax: 8.75
%Discount: 40%

2 Answers

4 votes

Answer: 68.74

Explanation:

99.99 * .60 = 59.994

59.994 + 8.75= 68.744

Round

68.74

User Luddek
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6.7k points
3 votes

Answer:

$68.74

Explanation:

Original: $99.99

New: x

Tax: $8.75

Discount : 40%

Discounts are applied before tax.

40% of 99.99 = 0.40(99.99) = 39.996

99.99 - 39.996 = 59.994

Apply tax:

59.994 + 8.75 = 68.744 ≈ 68.74

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User Hanne Olsen
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