The Johnsons need a new living room couch. The couch they like costs $2,700. The salesperson told the Johnsons that the couch will be on sale next month for 20% off. If the sales tax rate in their city is 7.5%, how much will the Johnsons save including sales tax, if they wait until the couch goes on sale?

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The Johnsons need a new living room couch. The couch they like costs $2,700. The salesperson told the Johnsons that the couch will be on sale next month for 20% off.  If the sales tax rate in their city is 7.5%, how much will the Johnsons save including sales tax, if they wait until the couch goes on sale?

mertsj · Answer

If the couch is 20% off, what percent do they have to pay?

anonymous · Answer

$702...but that is with the price of the couch at 20% off
:)

mertsj · Answer

Perhaps you will check you calculations, SovaySable

anonymous · Answer

I meant the amount johnsons will save will be 702 bucks...not the price of the couch