Question

Nathan took his car in for service and repairs. He had a coupon for 10% off. Original Prices • Labor $208.24 • Parts $348.68 • Other $59.86 Which amount is closest to Nathan's total costs after the 10% discount and including 7% sales tax? [Assume tax is applied after the discount is applied.]

Answer 1

STEPS:

$208.24 x $348.68 x $59.86 = $4,346,382.11

Answer 2

As this is multiple choice, and not listed.

Answer is anything that resembles $555.10 , $550 or 555 1/10. or $555.1

It wouldn't be any closer by rounding up or down

It would be closer to anything within its first units only then if not check how close the tens are, then if not check the hundreds. IF nothing shows 2 answers close to $500-$600

then you need to ignore the decimals while you work it out.

208.24

348.68

+59.86

= 1.78

+615.00

=616.78 = 10% of = 61.68 = 555 1/10 = $555.1

Tax = 10% inc all other.

You need to find the listed answers closest to $551.10