Brendan bought an aquarium originally priced at $50 but on sale for 50% off. After 12% sales tax, what was the total cost?
50% off of 50 means they pay half, or 1/2(50) = 25.
Now, this gets taxed at 12%. So we multiply 25 * 1.12
Total Cost = 25(1.12)
Total Cost = $28
50% off of 50 means they pay half, or 1/2(50) = 25.
Now, this gets taxed at 12%. So we multiply 25 * 1.12
Total Cost = 25(1.12)
Total Cost = $28