Question

Eli and her sister are buying a present for their father. They want to buy him a tie that sings jingle bells. The Thai which is regularly $35 is on sale for 40% off because it is after the winter holidays. The girls will split the cost evenly and their mother gave them $15 to help with the cost of the tie. If the tax is 8%, how much will Eli and her sister each have to spend on their father's tie?

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

The regular cost of the tie = $35

There is a sale for 40% off.

$\text{Discount}=40\%\text{ of \ 35}=\frac{40}{100}\times35=14$

Thus, the price after the discount will be:

$35-14=\ 21$

Next, the tax is 8%.

$\text{Tax}=8\%\text{ of 21=}\frac{8}{100}\times21=\ 1.68$

Therefore, the total price at which the tie is purchased will be:

$21+1.68=\ 22.68$

Since their mother gave them $15 to help with the cost of the tie, subtract 15.

$22.68-15=\ 7.68$

This amount, $7.68 is the split between Eli and her sister.

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