Question

Traci wants to buys rings that cost 50 dollars each. A jeweler is offering a offering a deal in which you buy 1 ring and get the second for 25% of and the 3rd for 50% off.The sales tax is 8%. Traci will buy 3 rings. How much money will Traci save using the deal instead of paying full price for all 3 rings?

Answer 1

1st ring=$50
2nd ring=$37.50
3rd ring=$25
$50+$37.50+$25 =$112.50 total cost before tax
$112.50 X 1.08=$121.5 total cost and tax
3 X $50 X 1.08=$162 total cost without discount deal
$162 - $121.50 =$40.50 savings