can someone explain to me how to do this??
The Simanski family is purchasing a new sofa. They find one they like that is on sale for 15% off. If the sales tax rate in their state is 6% , what will be the final cost on the sofa that was originally priced at 1,200 ?

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can someone explain to me how to do this??
The Simanski family is purchasing a new sofa. They find one they like that is on sale for 15% off. If the sales tax rate in their state is 6% , what will be the final cost on the sofa that was originally priced at 1,200 ?

anonymous · Answer

$$1200\times .85\times (1.06)$$

anonymous · Answer

75/100*106/100*1200=954

anonymous · Answer

@ashwinjohn3  15% off, not 25% off

anonymous · Answer

Ohh thanks
85/100*106/100*1200=1 081.2