Question

A computer was purchased at a sale at a discount of 15%. If $688.50 was paid for it, and this price includes 8% sales tax, then what was the original price without tax or discount?
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Answer 1

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Catalogue price of computer =42,000

Discount price (10%) ⇒42000×

100

90

=37,800

Further off season discount (5%) =37,800×

100

95

=35,910

(i) Tax to be payed (8%) ⇒35,910×

100

8

⇒2872.8

(ii) Total price to be payed ⇒35910×

100

108

=

38782.8

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Catalogue price of computer =42,000

Discount price (10%) ⇒42000×

100

90

=37,800

Further off season discount (5%) =37,800×

100

95

=35,910

(i) Tax to be payed (8%) ⇒35,910×

100

8

⇒2872.8

(ii) Total price to be payed ⇒35910×

100

108

=

38782.8