Final answer:
To find the final cost of a toaster after a 45% discount and 8% sales tax, first calculate the discount, subtract it from the original price to get the discounted price, then calculate the sales tax on the discounted price, and finally add it to the discounted price. The toaster will cost $14.85 after these calculations.
Step-by-step explanation:
The subject question involves calculating both discount and sales tax in a two-step process. To solve this, we first calculate the discounted price of the toaster and then apply the sales tax to find the final total cost.
Step 1: Calculate the Discounted Price
Discount = Original Price x Discount Rate
$25.00 x 0.45 = $11.25
Discounted Price = Original Price - Discount
$25.00 - $11.25 = $13.75
Step 2: Calculate the Sales Tax and Final Price
Sales Tax = Discounted Price x Sales Tax Rate
$13.75 x 0.08 = $1.10 (rounded to the nearest cent)
Final Price = Discounted Price + Sales Tax
$13.75 + $1.10 = $14.85
The toaster will cost $14.85 after the 45% discount and the added 8% sales tax.