Question

Lydia bought a shirt at 20% off its retail price of $40. She paid 5% tax on the price after the discount. How much did Lydia pay for the shirt?

Answer 1

Answer:

original price of shirt is 40$

off 20%

so 20%of 40 is 8

so price of shirt after discount is 40-8=32$

now Lydia paying 5% tax after discount

so 5%of32 is 1.6

so finally Lydia is paying 32+1.6=33.6$

Answer 2

Answer:

$33.60

Step-by-step explanation:

original price of shirt is 40$

off 20%

so 20%of 40 is 8

so price of shirt after discount is 40-8=32$

now Lydia paying 5% tax after discount

so 5%of32 is 1.6

so finally Lydia is paying 32+1.6=33.6$