A TV that usually sells for $191.17 is on sale for 15% off. If sales tax on the TV is 5%, what is the price of the TV, including tax?

Question

A TV that usually sells for $191.17 is on sale for 15% off. If sales tax on the TV is 5%, what is the price of the TV, including tax?

 A. 

$168.99

 B. 

$227.97

 C. 

$170.62

 D. 

$172.24

Answer 1

15% off means pay 85% of the pre discount price

.85 x 191.17 = 162.4945

5% tax means

pay 1.05 x 162.4945 = 170.62

C) is correct