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A pair of shoes usually sells for $55. If the shoes are 40% off, and sales tax is 6%, what is the total price of the shoes, including tax?
A. $35.31
•B. $36.30
C. $34.98
D. $32.07
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Answer 1

C

Explanation:

55$ x 40% (rewritten) 55 x .4 = 22

since its 40% OFF you take 55 - 22 = 33

Then take the 33$ x 6% (rewritten)

33 x .06 = 1.98

Then take 33 and add the 6% sales tax

33 + 1.98 = 34.98

Answer 2

It should be A if i am correct