SOLUTION: A rug was originally priced at $60, but Candice waited to buy it until the rug was on sale for 50% off. If she paid 10% sales tax on the sale price, how much did she pay in total?

SOLUTION: A rug was originally priced at $60, but Candice waited to buy it until the rug was on sale for 50% off. If she paid 10% sales tax on the sale price, how much did she pay in total?

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Question 994992: A rug was originally priced at $60, but Candice waited to buy it until the rug was on sale for 50% off. If she paid 10% sales tax on the sale price, how much did she pay in total?

Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
50% or half off means she bought it for $30, half of $60.
10% of $30 is $3.
She paid $33.
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