Megan bought 50 beads for $9.95. She received a 10% discount, and she paid a sales tax of 6%. how much did she pay for beads.

Question

Megan bought 50 beads for $9.95. She received a 10% discount, and she paid a sales tax of 6%. how much did she pay for beads.

Answer 1

Hi Bekhruz,

 

You pay taxes on the price of goods after the discount is deducted. Thus,

 

original cost                       = 9.95

discount                             = 0.995 ≈ 1 (9.95*10%)

cost after discount               = 8.95

 

sales tax (6%)                     = 0.537 ≈ 0.54

 

Total cost                             =$9.49

 

I hope this helps.

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