Math Problem Statement
A shirt was originally priced at $60. The store is having a 15% off sale. How much will you pay for the shirt after the discount (not including tax)? Round your answer to the nearest cent
A $60 shirt marked 15% off will cost $ before tax
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Solution
To calculate the price of the shirt after the discount, follow these steps:
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Calculate the discount amount: Given:
- Original Price = $60
- Discount Percentage = 15%
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Subtract the discount from the original price:
So, after the 15% discount, the shirt will cost $51.00 before tax.
Would you like further details or have any questions?
Here are some related questions:
- How do you calculate the final price after multiple discounts?
- What would the price be if the discount was 20% instead of 15%?
- How do you calculate the sales tax on the final price?
- How much would you save if you bought two shirts with the same discount?
- What is the percentage saved if a $60 shirt is discounted to $51?
Tip: When shopping during sales, always calculate the final price after the discount to know how much you're actually saving.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Percentage
Discounts
Arithmetic
Formulas
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Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8