Question

James is buying a chair that regularly cost $435. Today the chair is on sale for 47% off. If the tax is 8.5%. What is the sale price of the chair including tax

Answer 1

$250.15.

Explanation:

Original price of chair: $435

To find the sale price, multiply this $435 by (1.00 - 0.47), obtaining 0.53($435), or $230.55.

To find the total price after tax, multiply this $230.55 by (1 + 0.085), obtaining $250.15.