You receive an 18% discount on a purchase that would have normally cost $350.00. How much did you spend on the purchase before tax?

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25 April, 13:22

You receive an 18% discount on a purchase that would have normally cost $350.00. How much did you spend on the purchase before tax?

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Hallie · Answer 1

By the given scenario in this item, the amount that is paid before tax for the item would only be equal to 82% of the original amount. This is due to the given 18% discount.

To solve for the amount that needs to be paid, we simply multiply the base value with the decimal equivalent of the given percentage. That is,

P = ($350) (0.82) = $287

Answer: $287