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.

Answer 1

@Vocaloid @ali2x2 @Destinyyyy

Answer 2

Part A:
39.99 * 0.30 = $12
39.99 - 12.00 = 27.99
Dalton paid $27.99 for taxes.?

Answer 3

Sorry Im trying to solve my own problem.. If you still need help after im done I might be able to help you.

Answer 4

um ok :)

Answer 5

@Nnesha @whpalmer4

Answer 6

@QueenofTamaran @sammixboo @campbell_st @ZaneMarcs

Answer 7

you calculation is correct for the discounted price...

the discount is $12 so he paid $27.99

now find 6% of this amount to get the amount of tax paid.

Answer 8

Part B

The total amount paid is the discounted price $27.99 + tax...

hope it helps

Answer 9

So i have to find 6% of 27.99?

Answer 10

@campbell_st

Answer 11

would that be 29.70?

Answer 12

that's correct.. that will be the tax

Answer 13

it should be about $1.80

Answer 14

i got 1.6794 So round it up to 1.70?

Answer 15

then that would be 29.69 right?

Answer 16

then that would be 29.69 right?

Answer 17

ok... that makes sense so the total paid is $27.99 + 1.68 =

I think your rounding of 1.6794 sohould be $1.68

Answer 18

I turned in my test already lol

Answer 19

But thank you :)