Question

Lin’s father is paying for a $35 meal. He has a 15%-off coupon for the meal. After the discount, a 4% sales tax is applied.

What is the discount amount? $
What is the subtotal? $
What is the amount of tax added? $
What does Lin’s father pay for the meal? $


also there are suppose to be 4 answers so if you do know it please tell me 4 answers

Answer 1

Explanation:

100% - 15% = 85% = 0.85

$35 × 0.85 = $29.75 (Subtotal)

100% + 4% = 104% = 1.04

$29.75 × 1.04 = $30.94

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What is the discount amount?

$35 × 0.15 = $5.25

What is the subtotal? $29.75

What is the amount of tax added?

$29.75 × 0.04 = $1.19

What does Lin’s father pay for the meal? $30.94

Answer 2

discount: $5.25

subtotal: $29.75

added tax: $1.19

total: $30.94

Explanation:

15% of 35 = $5.25

$35 - $5.25 = $29.75

$29.75 + 4% = $30.94 Sales tax = $1.19