Aaliyah went to the store to buy a candle that cost $14. The candle was on sale for $2 off.

How much did she pay if the sales tax rate was 7.25%?

Use the drop down to complete the sentence.

Aaliyah paid $ (Select)

Let's calculate the total amount Aaliyah paid for the candle.

1. **Original price of the candle** = $14
2. **Discount** = $2 off
   - Sale price = $ 14 - 2 = 12 $ dollars
3. **Sales tax rate** = 7.25%

   The sales tax is calculated as:
   \[
   \text{Sales tax} = \text{Sale price} \times \left( \frac{7.25}{100} \right) = 12 \times 0.0725 = 0.87
   \]

4. **Total price** = Sale price + Sales tax = $ 12 + 0.87 = 12.87 $

Therefore, Aaliyah paid **$12.87**.

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### Related Questions:
1. What if the discount was higher at $3 off? How much would Aaliyah pay?
2. How much would Aaliyah pay if the tax rate was 10% instead of 7.25%?
3. If Aaliyah bought two candles, how much would she pay after tax?
4. What would the total be without any discount but still with the 7.25% sales tax?
5. How much would Aaliyah pay if there were no sales tax?

### Tip:
Always calculate the discounted price before applying sales tax to avoid overpaying.

Aaliyah went to the store to buy a candle that cost $14. The candle was on sale for $2 off. How much did she pay if the sales tax rate was 7.25%? Use the drop down to complete the sentence. Aaliyah paid $ (Select)

Learn how to calculate the total amount paid for a candle after a discount and sales tax. This problem involves key arithmetic concepts like percentage calculation and sales tax application. Suitable for students in Grades 6-8, the problem provides a step-by-step guide to finding the total price after a 7.25% sales tax on a discounted $14 candle.

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