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Luis wants to buy a skateboard that usually sells for $79.68. All merchandise is discounted by 12%. What is the total cost of the skateboard if Luis has to pay a state sales tax of 7.25%. Round your intermediate calculations and answer to the nearest cent.

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User Mcuenez
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12% of $79.68 is $9.56

79.68 - 9.56 = 70.07

7.25% of 70.07 = 5.08

70.07 + 5.08 = 75.15

Have a nice day :)

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