SOLUTION: an item is $55 with a 20% discount and 5% sales tax,what is the total cost

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Question 556680: an item is $55 with a 20% discount and 5% sales tax,what is the total cost
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an item is $55 with a 20% discount and 5% sales tax,what is the total cost
$55x0.20=11
$55-$11=44x0.05=$2.20
$44+$2.20=$46.20