SOLUTION: Mr jamison buys a washing machine that is listed at $800. It is advertised at 20% discount. The sale price is reduced another 10% if bought before the end of this week. He buys the

Question 669372: Mr jamison buys a washing machine that is listed at $800. It is advertised at 20% discount. The sale price is reduced another 10% if bought before the end of this week. He buys the washing machine before the end of the week. Find the total charge including a 6% sales tax and a $40 delivery charge.
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Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
800*0.80=640
640*0.90=576
576*1.06=610.56
610.56+40=$650.56
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