SOLUTION: Michelle wants to buy a scarf that is on sale for 30% off. She must also pay 6% sales tax. If she buys an item that normally sells for $22.00 plus tax, what is her total cost?

Question 1067560: Michelle wants to buy a scarf that is on sale for 30% off. She must also pay 6% sales tax. If she buys an item that normally sells for $22.00 plus tax, what is her total cost?

Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
, assuming the tax will be on the normal item price

$16.72
Answer by MathTherapy(10552) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Michelle wants to buy a scarf that is on sale for 30% off. She must also pay 6% sales tax. If she buys an item that normally sells for $22.00 plus tax, what is her total cost?

If the "item" referred to is the scarf, then correct answer is:
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