Question

A pair of shoes usually sells for $65. If the shoes are 30% off, and sales tax is 6%, what is the total price of the shoes, including tax?

A. $44.79
B.
$49.40
C
$51.68
D
$48.23

Answer 1

d

Explanation:

Answer 2

Explanation:

Since 20% is taken off, 100%-20% or 80% remains.

80% of $65 is 0.80�$65 or $52. That's the price without tax.

The tax on $52 is 0.06�$52 or $3.12,

$52 + $3.12 = $55.12