SOLUTION: A sport coat usually priced at $48 is on sale at a 20% discount. If the sales tax is 5%, how much do you pay for the coat?
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Question 485244: A sport coat usually priced at $48 is on sale at a 20% discount. If the sales tax is 5%, how much do you pay for the coat?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1-20%=80%
.8X48=38.4
38.4 + 5% tax= 38.4+38.4(.05)=38.4+1.92=$40.32. ☺☺☺☺
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