SOLUTION: Michelle wants to buy a scarf that is on sale for 20% off. She must also pay 4% sales tax. If she buys an item that normally sells for $15.00 plus tax, what is her total cost?
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Question 873434: Michelle wants to buy a scarf that is on sale for 20% off. She must also pay 4% sales tax. If she buys an item that normally sells for $15.00 plus tax, what is her total cost?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Michelle wants to buy a scarf that is on sale for 20% off. She must also pay 4% sales tax. If she buys an item that normally sells for $15.00 plus tax, what is her total cost?
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Original Price:: 15
After 20% off:: 0.80*15
After adding tax:: 1.04*0.8*15 = $12.48
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Stan H.
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