Question

he price of a pair of headphones is $39.99 before tax. Dalton bought the headphones for 30% off. He then paid 6% sales tax on the discounted price. Part A: How much did Dalton pay in sales tax? Show all work and steps in your solution. (5 points) Part B: What is the total amount that Dalton paid for the headphones? Show all work and steps in your solution

Answer 1

Answer: I think it’s $1.80

Explanation:

Sorry if I’m wrong

Answer 2

Firstly, divide the tax rate by 100: 6/100 = 0.06 (tax rate as a decimal). Note: to easily divide by 100, just move the decimal point two spaces to the left.

Now, find the tax value by multiplying tax rate by the before tax price:

tax = 39.99 × 0.06

tax = 2.4 (tax value rouded to 2 decimals)

Add tax to the before tax price to get the final price:

The final price including tax = 39.99 + 2.4 = 42.39

Explanation: