Question

Lydia bought a shirt at 20% off its retail price of $40. She paid 5% tax on the price after the discount. How much did Lydia paid for the shirt?

Answer 1

33.6

Explanation:

40-20%=32

32+5%=33.6

Answer 2

33.60

Explanation:

First determine the discount

40 * 20%

40 *.2 =8

The discount is 8

40-8 = 32

The shirt was 32 dollars before tax

Now find the tax

32 * 5%

32*.05 =1.60

Add the tax to the sale price

32+1.60

33.60