what is the amount when 4% is applied to 185

Question

A customer ordered a product online for $299 and was charged an additional $10 for shipping and handling. The customer received a rebate of $99 and a $25 credit for turning in an old cell phone. After a tax of 4% was applied, how much did the customer pay for the product?

Answer 1

David, if you add 4%, you now have 104%, right? The opposite would be a 4% discount; you'd then have 96%.

 

104% = 104/100 = 1.04

 

1.04(185) = your answer