Question

How much would you pay for a boat that

costs $15,000 if you buy it on sale for
15% off (excluding tax)?

Answer 1

The cost of the boat after the sale would be 12,750. (excluding tax)

Explanation:

Answer 2

$12,750

Explanation:

15% of 15,000 is 2,250 and you find this by multiplying the discount and the total. Then you subtract the discount from the original price to know the discounted price.

15,000-2,250=12,750

So you'd pay $12,750 without taxes