Question

If you buy 3 pairs of socks with an original cost of $9.99/pair at a discount of 15% with a sales tax of 5%, how much do the socks cost in total?
(1 point)
Responses

$31.47
$31.47

$25.47
$25.47

$26.75
$26.75

$25.69
$25.69

Answer 1

First find the subtotal: 3 × $9.99 = $29.97.
Apply 15% discount: $29.97 × 0.85 = $25.4745 → $25.47 (to cents).
Add 5% sales tax: $25.4745 × 1.05 = $26.748225 → $26.75.

Answer: $26.75.