Question

A department store regularly sells a pair of pants for $49.95. they are having a sale where clothing 30% off.

after including an 8% sales tax, how much do the pants cost on sale?

A. $30.97
B. $38.96
C. $37.76
D. $32.17​

Answer 1

C. $37.76

Explanation:

30% of $49.95

=30/100×49.95

=$14.99

selling price = 49.95 -14.99

= $34.96

8% sales tax included

=8/100×34.96

=$2.80

new price= 34.96+2.80

=$37.76