Question

zane bought a pair of jeans that originally cost $56. he used a coupon for 25% off and paid$8 in sales tax

Answer 1

He paid 50 dollars

Explanation:

25% off = 75/100 x 56 = 42

42 + 8 = 50

if this question is about what percentage the tax is, then the answer would be 19.05%

x/100 x 42 = 50

42x/100 = 50

42x = 5000

x = 5000/42

x = 119.05

119.05 - 100 = 19.05%

Answer 2

$38.64

Explanation:

so the equation needed to solve is $56*0.25 and that number is 14. Since it is a coupon you subtract 14 from 56 and end up with 42. Now multiply 0.08*42 and you got your sales tax, $3.36. now subtract that from 42 and you have your answer