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:

  1. Calculate the discount amount: Discount=Original Price×Discount Percentage100\text{Discount} = \text{Original Price} \times \frac{\text{Discount Percentage}}{100} Given:

    • Original Price = $60
    • Discount Percentage = 15%

    Discount=60×15100=60×0.15=9\text{Discount} = 60 \times \frac{15}{100} = 60 \times 0.15 = 9

  2. Subtract the discount from the original price: Final Price=Original PriceDiscount\text{Final Price} = \text{Original Price} - \text{Discount} Final Price=609=51\text{Final Price} = 60 - 9 = 51

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:

  1. How do you calculate the final price after multiple discounts?
  2. What would the price be if the discount was 20% instead of 15%?
  3. How do you calculate the sales tax on the final price?
  4. How much would you save if you bought two shirts with the same discount?
  5. 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