Question

A sweater is marked down 40% during a holiday sale. A 6% sales tax is applied to the discounted price. If the original price of the sweater was $45, what is the total cost, including tax?

Choose the correct answer.

Multiple choice question.

A)
$⁢19.08


B)
$⁢25.38


C)
$⁢27.06


D)
$⁢28.62


E)
$⁢66.78

Answer 1

40% off means you pay 60% of $45: 0.60 × 45 = $27. Sales tax 6% gives total 1.06 × 27 = $28.62.

Answer: D) $28.62