document.write( "Question 100289: An $42 item is on sale for 40% off with 5% tax. what is the total at check out? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #73033 by tutorcecilia(2152) You can put this solution on YOUR website! Discount: ($42)(.40) = $16.80 off the original price \n" ); document.write( "$42.00 - 16.80 = $25.20 sales price \n" ); document.write( "($25.20)(0.05) = $1.26 sales tax \n" ); document.write( "$25.20 + 1.26 = $26.46 total price including 5% sales tax \n" ); document.write( " |