1. At the hardware store, you purchased a box of nails originally worth $17. You had a coupon that took off 20% from the nails.
Sales tax is 6%. What is the total cost for the nails? 2. Suppose we are at a restaurant and have ordered $29.31 worth of food and $9.72 worth of beverages. The sales tax rate is 6% and we wish to leave a 20% tip. How much is the total we will pay for this meal including tip?
1.) You would multiply $17 by 20% to get the discounted price which would be $3.40. Next, you would add $3.40 and 6% to get $3.60 which would be the total cost of the nails. 2.) You would add $29.31 and $9.72 to get $39.03. Next, you would need add the 6% tax so it would become $41.73 and then, add the 20% tip to get the total cost of the food which would be $49.64. Hope This Helps!
