SOLUTION: A new book that normally sells for $40 is discounted by 35%. What will be the final cost of the book if the sales tax rate is 6.5%?

SOLUTION: A new book that normally sells for $40 is discounted by 35%. What will be the final cost of the book if the sales tax rate is 6.5%?

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Question 889881: A new book that normally sells for $40 is discounted by 35%. What will be the final cost of the book if the sales tax rate is 6.5%?
Answer by JulietG(1812) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
$40 * .65 (100% - 35%) = $26
Sales tax of 6.5% on $26 = $1.69
$26 + $1.69 = $27.69
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