Question

Mary is buying several items that cost $128.25 total. She is using a store coupon for 35% off her purchases. She has to pay 4% sales tax. Calculate the total cost of the items. $80.03

Answer 1

if it is 35% off, then u r paying 65%...
0.65(128.25) = 83.36....this is without the tax

and there is a 4% sales tax....
83.36 * 1.04 = 86.69 <====

Answer 2

Total cost of the items is $86,69

Explanation:

Total cost=$128.25

Discount is 35% off on the purchase

Discount =$128.25*35%= 44, 89

Final cost =$128.25-$44, 89= 83,36

Adding taxes 4%

Tax=$83,36*0,04=3,33

Final payment= $83,36+$3,33=$86,69