Step-by-step explanation: If you multiply 19.95 by 1/3 you will get the answer 6.65, that is the amount that is taken off. So next, you can just subtract 6.65 from 19.95.
19.95-6.65=13.30
So that is the answer, with the discount the item is now $13.30
Initial cost of vacuum cleaner is = 248 tax is 6% = 6/100. 248 x 0.06 = 14.88 Thus, final cost of vacuum cleaner is 248 + 14.88 = $262.88 That is one expensive vacuum cleaner
