SOLUTION: What is the cost of a guitar that regularly sells for a $150 is on sale for 18% off and the sales tax is 4.5%.

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Question 1173148: What is the cost of a guitar that regularly sells for a $150 is on sale for
18% off and the sales tax is 4.5%.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi, 

What is the cost of a guitar that regularly sells for a $150 

is on sale for 18% off and the sales tax is 4.5%.

18% off ... paying .82%  

Total cost = .82(150) + .045(.82(150) = .82(150)( 1 + 1.045) 

Total cost =.82(150)( 1 + 1.045) = $128.54

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