Question

A pair of shoes usually sells for $55. If the shoes are 20% off, and sales tax is 6%, what is the total price of the shoes including tax?
A.
$43.73
B.
$46.64
C.
$47.08
D.
$47.30

Answer 1

To calculate the total price of the shoes including tax, we can follow these steps:

1. **Calculate the discount.**
The shoes are originally priced at $55, and they are 20% off.
\[
\text{Discount} = 55 \times 0.20 = 11
\]

2. **Calculate the sale price after the discount.**
\[
\text{Sale Price} = 55 - 11 = 44
\]

3. **Calculate the sales tax.**
The sales tax is 6% of the sale price.
\[
\text{Sales Tax} = 44 \times 0.06 = 2.64
\]

4. **Calculate the total price including tax.**
\[
\text{Total Price} = 44 + 2.64 = 46.64
\]

Therefore, the total price of the shoes including tax is **$46.64**.

The correct answer is **B. $46.64**.