Question

An instrument Store has 20% clearance on every instrument. A guitar originally costs $120. You take it to the cashier and they charge a sales tax of 5%. How much did you pay for the guitar?

Answer 1

Answer:

I’m pretty sure the answer would be $100.80

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Take the $120 and multiply by 0.20, which will give you 24 (that’s 20% of 120)

2. Subtract $120-$24= $96

3. There is a 5% sales tax so take 96 and multiply by 0.05 and you get 4.8

3. Add $96+$4.80= $100.80

There might be a shorter way to calculate percentages and all but this is what works for me, I hope it helps!