Question

Addison purchased train tickets to go visit her family in New York. The original cost of the train ticket is $256.00 The train company is offering 15% off the cost of the ticket. They also charge a 7.65% sales tax on the discounted price.

What is the final cost of her train ticket, including tax?

Answer 1

$234.25

Explanation:

15% of 256 is 38.40

256-38.40+217.60

7.65% of 217.60 is 16.65

16.65+217.60=234.25

Answer 2

$234.25 take cost times 15%. Gives you 217.60 times 7.65% which is 16.64 tax add to discounted ticket.