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Harleyuinn:
Lydia bought a shirt at 20% off its retail price of $40. She paid 5% tax on the price after the discount. How much did Lydia pay for the shirt?
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darkknight:
what do you think?
Harleyuinn:
I think it wants me to multiply it then divide it then subtract it, but i don't know.
darkknight:
yes. initial is 40. problem states to apply 20% off then add 5% on the price after discount
darkknight:
So 20% off is 80%. 40(.8) = $32 Find 5% of this and add it to 32
leila1234567:
32+1.60=
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leila1234567:
$33.60
Harleyuinn:
$33.6 right
leila1234567:
yes
Harleyuinn:
Thank you both so much.
leila1234567:
Np
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darkknight:
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