Question

Alexis went back to school shopping. She purchased one pack of markers for $250, a lunch box for 5:25, and two shirts for $7.99. she used a 20% off coupon. How much did Alexis owe?

Answer 1

To calculate the total amount Alexis owed after using her 20% off coupon, we'll first find the total cost of her purchases, then apply the discount.

1. **Calculate the total cost before the discount:**
- Cost of markers: $250.00
- Cost of lunch box: $5.25
- Cost of two shirts: 2 × $7.99 = $15.98

Now, add these amounts together:

\[
\text{Total cost} = 250.00 + 5.25 + 15.98 = 271.23
\]

2. **Calculate the discount:**
Since she used a 20% off coupon, we calculate 20% of $271.23:

\[
\text{Discount} = 0.20 \times 271.23 = 54.246
\]

For simplicity, we'll round this to two decimal places:

\[
\text{Discount} \approx 54.25
\]

3. **Calculate the total amount owed after the discount:**
Subtract the discount from the total cost:

\[
\text{Amount owed} = 271.23 - 54.25 = 216.98
\]

So, Alexis owes approximately **$216.98**.