Question

A dress has a retail price of $195, but the store is running a sale and is giving 15% off of the retail price on all dresses. The store is located in Los Angeles, CA, which has a sales tax rate of 8%. Note: The 15% discount is applied prior to the item being taxed. You have $180 to spend. Can you afford to buy the dress? How much will it cost you?

Answer 1

$179.01

Explanation:

(First Step) $195 - 15% = $165.75

(Second Step) $165.75 + 8% = $179.01