SOLUTION: There is a living room suit for $999.99 and I get 20% off. After taking discount I must pay 7% sales tax, what is the total cost for the living room suit with discount and tax?

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Question 477415: There is a living room suit for $999.99 and I get 20% off. After taking discount I must pay 7% sales tax, what is the total cost for the living room suit with discount and tax?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+999.99+-+.2%2A999.99+=+.8%2A999.99+
+.8%2A999.99+=+799.99+
+799.99+%2B+.07%2A799.99+=+855.99+
The final cost is $855.99