Question

Victoria wants to purchase a tablet. She has $130 to spend. She finds one that regularly sells for $139.99 and is on sale of 15% off. Sales tax is 7%. How much will Victoria pay for the tablet? Show your work and record your answer in the red box.

Answer 1

$127.32

Explanation:

Selling price= $139.99

Sale discount= 15% = $139.99 * 0.15 = $21

Discounted price= $139.99 - $21 = $118.99

Sales tax added= 7% = $118.99 * 0.07 = $8.33

Victoria has to pay = $118.99 + $8.33 = $127.32 so she has enough money to buy it with $2.68 left