Question

Clarence lives in Maine, which has a sales tax of 5%. He just bought a digital camera whose full price was $725, but after sending in a rebate form, he later received a check in the mail for $125. What was the total amount that Clarence ended up paying after receiving the rebate?

Answer 1

Answer:

=$600

Explanation:

Full price refers to the highest amount payable, or the total amount to be paid. Clarence must have paid the full paid which was $725.

A rebate is promotions discount given by the manufacturer. It is enjoyed by way of claiming after purchase.  By filling the rebate forms , Clarence was claiming the discount entitled to her. She got a check of $125.

Her final expenditure on the camera  was $725- $125= $600

=$600