document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1103543>Question 1103543</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> 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?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "her total cost would have been 15 + .04 * 15 = 15.60 including tax.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "at 20% discount on the cost of the item, not including the tax, the sales price is 15 - .20 * 15 = .8 * 15 = 12 dollars.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "4% tax on 12 dollars is .04 * 12 = .48.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "her total cost is 12 dollars plus tax, or 12.48 including tax.\r<BR>\n" );
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