Question

Ron wants to buy a video game with a selling price of ?$36?, on sale for? 50% off. The sales tax in his state is 5.5 %. How much will Ron have to pay in? all? If he has ?$19?, can he afford to purchase the? game?

Answer 1

Yes, it costs $18.99.

Explanation:

The game is originally $36 and a game 50% off is 36/2 = $18.

The sale price is $18.

The state charges 5.5% tax which means you pay 105.5% of the sale price.

1.055(18) = 18.99

The final total is 18.99 which means Ron's $19 is enough.