One model of microwave regularly sells for $214. It is on sale for 35% off. The sales tax on it is 6%. what is the closets estimate to the final cost?

Question

Can you please show work. 

Answer 1

C = cost

 

Original price:  $214

Price discounted by 35%:  ($214)(1.00 - 0.35) = $139.10

6% sales tax on discounted price:  0.06($139.10) ≅ $8.35

 

C = discounted price + tax = $139.10 + $8.35 = $147.45

 

You can also work this in one step:

 

C = ($214)(1.00 - 0.35)(1.06) ≅ $147.45