SOLUTION: Peter bought a computer that normally costs $1,500. The computer is on sale for 15% off. Peter paid 7% sales tax on the sale price of the computer. How much did peter pay for the c

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Question 550509: Peter bought a computer that normally costs $1,500. The computer is on sale for 15% off. Peter paid 7% sales tax on the sale price of the computer. How much did peter pay for the computer?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sale price is
+1500+-+.15%2A1500+=+1500+-+225+
+1500+-+225+=+1275+
and
+1275+%2B+.07%2A1275+=+1275+%2B+89.25+
+1275+%2B+89.25+=+1364.25+
Peter paid $1.364.25