Question

Janice is buying a pair of shoes that cost $56. She has a 15% off coupon,and sales tax is 9%. What does she finally pay?

Answer 1

She should pay `$51.88`

Explanation:

Shoe cost : `$56`
Less Coupon `(15%)`, cost: `56*(1-0.15)= 56*0.85 = $47.6`
With sales tax `(9%)`, final pay: `47.6*(1+0.09)=47.6*1.09=$51.88`[Ans]