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OpenStudy (danielannx3):

Ellen wants to purchase a book that is regularly priced at $18. The book is discounted 15%. She also needs to pay a 6% sales tax on the discounted price. What is the total amount Ellen will pay for the book? Enter your answer in the box.

OpenStudy (danielannx3):

can someone just give me the answer please

OpenStudy (danielannx3):

ill give medal

OpenStudy (monteskellie):

The discount is $2.70

OpenStudy (danielannx3):

okay but what is she going to pay for the book

OpenStudy (monteskellie):

So you multiply $18.00 by 0.15 which is $2.70 then subtract that from the original amount which would be $15.30 them multiply by 0.06 which would equal $0.92. You add this to $15.30 and get $16.22

OpenStudy (monteskellie):

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OpenStudy (danielannx3):

yea it actually did thank youu

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