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Ben is buying a book that costs $14.75 and a magazine that costs $5.25. If he has a store cupón for 15% off and sale tax is 8%, how much will he pay in total?

User Zabador
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Answer:

$18.36

Explanation:

14.75+5.25=20

20 x 0.15 = 3

20 - 3 = 17

17 x 0.08=1.36

17+ 1.36 =18.36

total is $18.36

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