SOLUTION: a shirt cost $28. you have a coupon for a 20% discount. there is 9% tax. how much do you end up paying?

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Question 970450: a shirt cost $28. you have a coupon for a 20% discount. there is 9% tax. how much do you end up paying?
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
$28*(0.20)=$5.60, which is the discount
The cost is 28-5.60=$22.40.
The tax is now paid.
22.40*0.09=$2.02 Tax
Total cost=$22.40+$2.09=$24.49