Question

What is the Cost of $700 tablet computer that is on sale at 15% off of the local sales tax rate is 4%?

Answer 1

$618.80

Explanation:

If the tablet is on sale for 15% off, you pay 85% of the original price.

85% of $700 is

700(0.85) = $595

You pay 4% sales tax on $595, which is

$595(0.04) = $23.80

The total cost you pay is $595 + $23.80 = $618.80