Question

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.

Answer 1

Alright, I'm not the greatest with explaining so I'll provide the work and you answer okay?

Answer 2

\[79.50 \times .2 = ? \]

Answer 3

What does that equal?

Answer 4

@beccaboo333 15.9

Answer 5

\[79.50 - 15.9 \]

Answer 6

= ?

Answer 7

@beccaboo333 63.6

Answer 8

\[63.6 + 14.5 \]

Answer 9

=?

Answer 10

@beccaboo333 78.1

Answer 11

\[78.1\times.06\]

Answer 12

=?

Answer 13

Do you know?

Answer 14

We're almost done I promise :)

Answer 15

@beccaboo333 46.86

Answer 16

No, you calculated wrong. 78.1×.06

Answer 17

It'd be 4.686

Answer 18

We'd round that to 4.69

Answer 19

\[78.1+4.69\]

Answer 20

What do you get?

Answer 21

@beccaboo333 16.65

Answer 22

How did you manage to get that O-o I said to add those numbers...

Answer 23

@beccaboo333 sorry hold on

Answer 24

No need to tag my name each time :)

Answer 25

@beccaboo333 82.79

Answer 26

oh sorry lol

Answer 27

There's your answer :) Do you understand how we got it?

Answer 28

@beccaboo333 yea thanks

Answer 29

Welcome. You clearly know how to tag me lol. If you have further problems you know how. Just make sure this gets closed.