Question

The original price of a pair of shoes is $80. They are on sale 25% off. The sales tax is 6.25% How much will you pay for the shoes?

Answer 1

Answer:

The total amount paid for shoes = $63.75

Step-by-step explanation:

The marked price of the shoes = $ 80

Discount = 25 %

So, the discount offered = 25 % of 80

= $\frac{25}{100} \times 80 = 20$

So, the Sale Price  = Marked price - discount

= $ 80 -$ 20 = $ 60

Now, we need to calculate the sale tax of 6.25 % on $ 60.

Also, we know that  Sales Tax = Sales Tax rate x Sale Price

= $ 60 x 0.062  = $ 3.75

Total Cost = Sale Price + Sales Tax

=  $ 60 + $ 3.75  = $63.75

Hence, the total amount paid for shoes = $63.75