Question

Part A: Joel uses the incorrect expression 0.95(190)(0.8) to calculate that the computer will cost him a total of $144.40. Describe his error and write the correct expression.
* Part B: How much will Joel pay for his tablet? Show your work on a separate piece of paper and upload the picture.

Answer 1

Complete question:

Joelwants to buy a new tablet computer from a store having a 20% off sale on all tablet. The tablet he wants has an original cost of $190. He also wants to make sure he has enough money to pay the 5% sales tax.

Answer:

$159.60

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the following :

Sales tax = 5%

Percentage discount = 20%

Original cost = $190

Joel's incorrect expression : 0.95(190)(0.8)

Joel's mistake is the 0.95 which is equivalent to 95% used in Calculating the total cost of the computer. The sales tax increases the total cost of the computer and instead of subtracting 5% sales tax, it should be added.

B.) 20% discount = 0.2 will be deducted from 100%(1)

1 - 0.2 = 0.8

5% sales tax = 0.05 will be added :

1 + 0.05 = 1.05

Original cost = $190

Therefore,

Total cost : Original cost * sales tax * discount

Total cost = $190 * 1.05 * 0.8

Total cost = $159.60