Question

Your subtotal at the store was $58.89. You have a 30% off coupon. If the sales tax rate is 5.5%, what is the total price for your shopping trip?

Answer 1

$43.48

Explanation:

58.89x.30=17.68

58.89-17.68=41.21

41.21x.055=2.27

41.21+2.27= $43.48

Answer 2

$43.49

Explanation:

When you take of 30%, multiply by 0.7

When you add 5.5%, multiply by 1.055

Start with $58.89

Take off 30%: 0.7 * $58.89 = $41.22

Add 5.5%: 1.055 * $41.22 = $43.49