Question

The price of a pair of headphones is $39.99 before tax. Dalton bought the headphones for 30% off. He then paid 6% sales tax on the discounted price. Part A: How much did Dalton pay in sales tax? Show all work and steps in your solution. (5 points) Part B: What is the total amount that Dalton paid for the headphones? Show all work and steps in your solution. (5 points)

Answer 1

39.99*.3=
$12 off of the original price

17.99*.06=
$1.08 is the sales tax

17.99+1.08= the total price

$19.07 is the final answer

19 dollars and seven cents is what he paid for the headphones.
The tax was 1 dollar and eight cents.