SOLUTION: A tennis racket that normally sells for $280 is on sale for 25% off. If the sales tax rate is 5%, what is the total price of the tennis racket if it is purchased during the sale?

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Question 922128: A tennis racket that normally sells for $280 is on sale for 25% off. If the sales tax rate is 5%, what is the total price of the tennis racket if it is purchased during the sale?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+280+-+.25%2A280+=+280+-+70+
+280+-+70+=+210+
$210 is the price before the sales tax
+210+%2B+.05%2A210++=+210+%2B+10.5+
+210+%2B+10.5+=+220.5+
$220.50 is the final price