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A sweater is on sale for 40% off the original price of $68. The sales tax rate is 7%.

What is the total cost, including tax?

A.45.56

B.43.66

C.47.60

D.40.80

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A sweater is on sale for 40% off the original price of $68. The sales tax rate is 7%.﻿﻿

What is the total cost, including tax?


A.45.56


B.43.66


C.47.60


D.40.80

jdoe0001 · Answer

$\bf n\% \ of \ m = \cfrac{ n }{ 100 }\times m$

what's 40% of $68?

anonymous · Answer

40/100 * 68 = 27.2 discount

68-27,2 = 40.8

sales tax = 7/100 * 68 = 4.76 

total - 40.8 + 4.76 = 45.56

jkbo · Answer

Thank you both

anonymous · Answer

yw:D