Question

The price of an all-access ticket to the fair is $42.99 before tax. Roland bought the all-access ticket for 40% off. He then paid 7% sales tax on the discounted price.

Part A: How much did Roland pay in sales tax? Show all work and steps in your solution. (5 points)
Part B: What is the total amount that Roland paid for the ticket? Show all work and steps in your solution. (5 points)

Answer 1

@Michele_Laino

Answer 2

@Z4K4R1Y4

Answer 3

he payed 1.80 in tax

Answer 4

please, show to @nuccioreggie your reasoning @wardb

Answer 5

Please

Answer 6

ok
will the discounted price comes out to 25.974

Answer 7

the price payed by Roland is:
\[42.99 - \left( {0.4 \times 42.99} \right) = ...?\]

Answer 8

25.794 times 7%= $1.80558

Answer 9

25.794

Answer 10

part b: he payed a total of $27.59958

Answer 11

because 25.794+1.80558=$27.59958

Answer 12

does that make sense?

Answer 13

@Michele_Laino can you explain part A annd Part B please

Answer 14

Is he correct for part B @Michele_Laino

Answer 15

@Michele_Laino

Answer 16

B