Question

Samantha buys a pair of sneakers that were originally $60. They were on sale for 25%

off. She then had to pay a 6% sales tax on the sale price of the sneakers. How much did
Samantha pay for her shoes? Show all your work to earn full credit. (Help me ASAP please)

Answer 1

$47.70

Explanation:

60.00 x .25 = 15 ( so $15.00 off the shoes )

60.00-15.00 = 45.00

45.00 x .06 = 2.70 (2.70 is your sales tax so add that to you sale price )

$45.00 + $2.70 =$47.70 Total