Lins father is paying $20 for a meal. He has 15%-off coupon for the meal. After the discount, 7% sales tax is applied, How much

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does Lins father pay for the meal?

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tankabanditka [31] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-15T21:43:21+03:00

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Answer: $18.19

Step-by-step explanation:

The tax is applied after the discount so first find the discounted price:

= Price * ( 1 - discount rate)

= 20 * ( 1 - 15%)

= $17

The sales tax of 7% can then be applied:

= Price * ( 1 + tax rate)

= 17 * ( 1 + 7%)

= $18.19