Lydia had a 25% off coupon. she bought 5 shirts for $8.00 each. She also bought 2 pairs of pants for $24.99 each. What is the total cost if sales tax is 9%?

Question

The process should be in steps.

Answer 1

First let's calculate the total cost before sales tax and her 25% off coupon:

 

Total cost for 5 shirts for $8.00 each --> 5 x $8.00 = $40.00

Total cost for 2 pairs of pants for $24.99 each --> 2 x $24.99= $49.98

Total cost of shirts and pants = $40.00 + $49.98 = $89.98

 

Now, lets calculate the sales tax that she needs to pay:

$89.98 x 9% = $89.98 x 0.09 = $8.0982

 

the total cost with tax included is --> $89.98 + $8.0982 = $98.0782 = $98.08 (rounded).

 

The total cost after a 25% off coupon --> $98.08 - ($98.08 X 0.25) = $73.56