Question

A $230 pair of shoes is on sale for 20% off at a store in Illinois. Sales Tax in Illinois is 11.5%. How Much Will The shoes end up costing after the discount and sales tax?

Answer 1

FIND SALE PRICE
= $230 - ($230*20%)
= $230 - $46
= $184

OR

= $230 * (100%-20%)
= $230 * 80%
= $184

*use the method you're most comfortable with or that your teachers prefer

FIND TOTAL WITH TAX
= $184 + ($184 * 11.5%)
= $184 + $21.16
= $205.16

ANSWER: The shoes with discount and taxes cost $205.16.

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