Question

Zachary went on a shopping trip to Belleville. He purchased a television originally priced at $50 but discounted 20%. If sales tax in Belleville is 5%, what was the total cost?

Answer 1

$42

Explanation:

The question says that Zachary went on a shopping trip to Belleville. He purchased a television originally priced at $50 but discounted 20%. If sales tax in Belleville is 5%, what was the total cost?

This question is very simple if you try to read it carefully.

Zachary purchased a television originally priced at $50 but she gets lucky and its on a discount of 20%

If so,the new price of the television will be

20/100 × 50 = $10

$50 - $10 = $40

And the issue of tax on sales come in which is 5%

So, 5/100 × 40 = $2 for tax.

Now the total amount of money spent by Zachary to purchase the television will be

$40 + $2 = $42

Answer 2

Total cost = $62.5

Explanation:

Total cost = (0.2 x 50) + 50 + (0.05 x 50) = $62.5