Camille wants to buy a new coat and gloves for her winter ski trip. She finds the perfect coat for $79.50 and matching gloves for $14.50. When she gets to the cash register she finds out that all coats are on sale for 20% off. The sales tax rate in Camille's city is 6%. What is the total amount Camille has to pay for the two items, including sales tax? Round your answer to the nearest cent.

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Camille wants to buy a new coat and gloves for her winter ski trip. She finds the perfect coat for $79.50 and matching gloves for $14.50. When she gets to the cash register she finds out that all coats are on sale for 20% off. The sales tax rate in Camille's city is 6%.  What is the total amount Camille has to pay for the two items, including sales tax? Round your answer to the nearest cent.

anonymous · Answer

If we take the written part and create an equation I think it will become more clear for you so...

((79.50*(1-0.20))+14.5)*1.06=P

Now explaining this... The first part is our coat price with 20% taken off, then we add in the gloves, and finally add 6% to the overall price of the two. Do the math and you will get your P :)

anonymous · Answer

Thanks so much it helped a lot :)