Question

Carol is going to buy a purse she found. It is originally $120.00, but has been marked down 25%. When carol goes to buy the purse she has to pay 8% tax on the discounted price. What is the final cost of the purse?

Answer 1

$97.2


120*.75 =90 (discounted price)
90*.08 = 7.2 (amount sales tax)

90 + 7.2= 97.2