Question

At a store, Pam bought a swimsuit that had been reduced by 60%. The original price was $45. Sales tax is 6%. How much did Pam pay for the swimsuit?

Answer 1

Answer: The amount Pam would pay for the swimsuit is $19.08.

Step-by-step explanation:

Since we have given that

Original price of a swimsuit = $45

Rate of sales tax = 6%

Price after sales tax is given by

$45\times \frac{100+6}{100}\\\\=45\times \frac{106}{100}\\\\=45\times 1.06\\\\=\ 47.7$

According to question, Pam bought a swimsuit that had been reduced by 60%

So, the price becomes,

$47.7\times \frac{100-60}{100}\\\\=47.7\times \frac{40}{100}\\\\=47.7\times 0.4\\\\=\ 19.08$

Hence, the amount Pam would pay for the swimsuit is $19.08.