Question

A set of luggage costs $578.00, but is on scale this week for 15% off. If scales tax is 6 1/4%, what is the total price for the luggage to the nearest cen???

Answer 1

15% off is 85% "on"

85% of 578 + 6.25% of 578 =

.85 (578) + .0625(578) = 527.425 which is $527.43 to the nearest cent.

Answer 2

15% off is 85% "on"

85% of 578 + 6.25% of $491.30=

.85 (578) + .0625(491.30) = $ 522.006 which is $522.01 to the nearest cent.

Answer 3

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