Question

If you buy 3 pairs of socks with an original cost of 9.99/pair at a discount of 15% with a sales tax of 5% how much do the socks cost in total

Answer 1

3 pairs of socks at 9.99 per pair......3 * 9.99 = 29.97

if u get 15% off, then ur paying 85%
85% of 29.97.....turn percent to decimal..." of " means multiply
0.85(29.97) = 25.47 (thats without tax)

sales tax is 5%...
25.47(1.05) = 26.74 <=== that is the total u would pay, including tax

Answer 2

$26.75........................