Question

Petra wants to buy a skateboard. The skateboard deck usually costs $37.50, but it is on sale for 20% off. If the sales tax rate is 5.2%, how much will Petra pay for the skateboard deck in all?

Answer 1

She will spend $31 .56

Answer 2

37.50 * .20 = 7.50. With the discount the item is $30.00 

Tax: 30 * .052 = 1.56

31.56