SOLUTION: if the sales tax is 6% what is the total cost of stereo that originally cost is $800.00, but was marked down 50%?

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Question 435758: if the sales tax is 6% what is the total cost of stereo that originally cost is $800.00, but was marked down 50%?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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.06*.50*$800.00 = .06*$400 = $24.00
$400 + $24.00 = $424.00 cost of the stereo including the tax