Question

A chair is on sale for 1/3 off the original price. The original price is 1,029. If you pay with cash you receive a 5% discount. When you go to the cash register you have to pay a 6.5% sale tax. What is the total cost of the chair if you pay with cash and including the sale tax?

Answer 1

$347.03

Explanation:

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Answer 2

$347.03

Explanation:

$1029 * (1/3) = $343 (Discounted Price)

$343 * 0.95 = $325.85 (With the extra 5% discount you only pay 95%)

$325.85 * 0.065 = 21.18 (Sale Tax)

$325.85 + 21.18 = $347.03 (Added Sale Tax)