Jocelyn bought 2 sweaters for the same price. she paid $23.56, including sales tax of $1.36 and a $5.00 discount coupon. what was the price of 1 sweater before the tax and coupon?

Jocelyn bought 2 sweaters for the same price.

She paid $23.56, including sales tax of $1.36 and a $5.00 discount coupon.

Problem: Find the price of 1 sweater before the tax and coupon

=> 2 sweaters = 23.56 dollars included tax and discount

=> remove the tax and discount first

=> 23.56 + 5.00 = 28.56 dollars since this is a discount, we need to add this to the amount

=> 28.56 - 1.36 = 27.2 dollars is the price of 2 sweaters

=> 1 sweater costs 13.6 dollars