The price of a pair of headphones is $39.99 before tax. Dalton bought the headphones for 30% off. He then paid 6% sales tax on the discounted price.

Part A: How much did Dalton pay in sales tax? Show all work and steps in your solution.
Part B: What is the total amount that Dalton paid for the headphones? Show all work and steps in your solution

Question

The price of a pair of headphones is $39.99 before tax. Dalton bought the headphones for 30% off. He then paid 6% sales tax on the discounted price.

Part A: How much did Dalton pay in sales tax? Show all work and steps in your solution. 
Part B: What is the total amount that Dalton paid for the headphones? Show all work and steps in your solution

black_ninja123 · Answer

Part A
39.99*0.30=11.997 round that to $12
39.99-12.00=27.99

anonymous · Answer

ok  that makes sense