Question

Ronald saves 10.00 to buy a new book. The book original price was 15 but it was on sale for 35% off with a 6% sales tax. Does he have enough money to buy the book Explain.

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Answer 1

$6.89

The book is $10. Minus the 35% discount ($10X0.35=$3.50). So the subtotal is $10-$3.50=$6.50.

Tax is 6%. So 0.06X$6.50=$0.39

The total including tax is $6.50+$0.39=$6.89