The original price for a pair of sneakers was $70. John bought them on sale for 25% off. The sales tax was
6%. How much did John pay for the sneakers, including sales tax?
A $16.80
B $18.55
C $52.50
D $55.65
70 * (1-.25) * 1.06 = 55.65
Sneakers are $70×0.25(25%off)=$17.50. Take the original price of $70-$17.50(25%off)=$52.50. Now for the sales tax. 52.50×.06 (6%tax)=$3.15tax. 52.50+3.15=$55.65 (price paid for sneakers)
So Sorry! Posted the wrong answer- that one is for TRIAND #15 about financial literacy. Here is #14-
70x.25=17.50
70-17.50=52.50
52.50x0.06=3.15(tax)
52.50+3.15=55.65
Thank you so much, Steve and Justin!
I had 14 and 15 issues so thanks stayalive
20x.27==5.4
20-5.40=14.60
14,60x3=43.80
18x.27=4.86
18-4.86=13.14
43.80+13.14 = 56.94