Question

A set of sheets that regularly costs $50 is on sale for 30% off the regular price. If sales tax is applied to the sale price at a rate of 8%, what is the total cost of the set of sheets?

The total cost of the set of sheets is $ ________.

Answer 1

$37.8

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

A set of sheets that regularly costs $50 is on sale for 30% off the regular price.

If sales tax is applied to the sale price at a rate of 8%

The total cost of the set of sheets = ?

Solution:

Regular price = $50

Discount amount = 30% of $50

=
`(30)/(100) *50=(1500)/(100) =\$15`

Price of a set of sheets after discount = Regular price - Discount amount

= $50 - $15

= $35

Sale tax amount = 8% of $35

=
`(8)/(100)*35=(280)/(100) =\$2.8`

Total cost of a set of sheets = Price after discount + Sale tax amount

= $35 + $2.8

= $37.8

Thus, the total cost of the set of sheets is $37.8