Question

Scheels has a kayak that regularly sells for $389. Every Friday in November it was marked down by 32%. What is the amount of discount/markdown? $
What is the selling price? $

Sales tax is 7.25%. What is the amount sales tax on the selling price of the kayak? $

After adding on the amount of tax to the selling price, what is the final price of the kayak? $

Answer 1

Answer:

1. $264.52 is the remaining 68%

2. Sales tax is $19.83

3. The total price is 283.83

Explanation:

1. 389 times 0.68 will get you an answer of $264.52

2. 264.52 times 0.075 is $19.83

3. Add your two answers of $264.52 and $19.83 and you'll get your answer of $283.83