You find a 35% off clearance rack at math mart. It says the yellow sticker price reflects the discount. You find a pair of shoes with a yellow sticker price of 55.99. Original price?

Question

6.5 sales tax, what will be the final cost of the shoes?

Answer 1

The original price would have been 159.97, The final price after sales tax of 6.5% based on the sale price of 55.99 would be 59.63.

(Original price = sale price /discount = 55.99 / .35 = 159.97)

(Sale Price + Tax =(Sale Price * Tax Rate) + Sale Price = (55.99 * 0.065) + 55.99)