SOLUTION: A pair of pants that regularly costs $55 is on sale for 35% off the regular price. If tax is 6.5%, what is the total cost of the pair of pants?

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Question 918521: A pair of pants that regularly costs $55 is on sale for 35% off the regular price. If tax is 6.5%, what is the total cost of the pair of pants?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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paying 65%
.65%2A55+%2B+%28.065%29%28.65%2A55%29 = sale cost + tax