Question

a man bought a set of furniture listed 2350. he received a discount of 5% and then paid 3 % sales tax on the selling price. the sales tax was

Answer 1

Sales tax on selling price: $2232.50(0.03) = $66.98

Explanation:

List price: $2350

5% discount: 0.05($2350) = $117.50

Sale (selling) price: List price less discount: $2350 - $117.50 = $2232.50

Sales tax on selling price: $2232.50(0.03) = $66.98