part c: sales tax and discounts\nstudent handout: unit 1 lesson 2\nyou are looking for the best buy in…
part c: sales tax and discounts\nstudent handout: unit 1 lesson 2\nyou are looking for the best buy in camping equipment!\nthree models of tents are advertised in a flyer.\n1. predict which tent will be the least expensive. why do you think so?\n2. compare the prices of the tents by completing this table.\ntent choices\na: regular price is $129.00\nnow 20% off\ndiscount = purchase price x %off\nsale price = purchase price - discount\ntotal paid = sale price x taxes\nb. regular price is $189.00\nnow 1/4 off\nc. regular price is $159.00\nnow 30% off\n3. was your prediction in #1 correct? yes no\n4. what is the total price of the most expensive tent?\n5. you have $125 to spend. which one(s) can you afford?
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Find discount for Tent C
Discount = Purchase price × % off. For Tent C with purchase price $159 and 30% off, Discount = $159×0.3 = $47.7.
Step2: Find sale - price for Tent C
Sale price = Purchase price - Discount. So, Sale price = $159 - $47.7 = $111.3.
Step3: Find total paid for Tent C
Assume tax rate is 9% (since not given in problem, common rate used for illustration). Total paid = Sale price×(1 + tax rate)= $111.3×1.09 = $121.317≈$121.43.
Step4: Determine most expensive total - paid tent
Tent A total paid: Assume 10% tax rate (not given), Sale price = $129×(1 - 0.2)=$103.2, Total paid = $103.2×1.1 = $113.52. Tent B total paid: Sale price = $189×(1 - 1/4) = $141.75, assume 10% tax rate, Total paid = $141.75×1.1 = $155.925. Tent C total paid ≈ $121.43. The most expensive is Tent B with total paid $155.925.
Step5: Determine affordable tent
Tent A total paid $113.52 (assuming 10% tax), Tent B total paid $155.925, Tent C total paid ≈ $121.43. With $125 to spend, you can afford Tent A and Tent C.
Answer:
- $155.925
- Tent A and Tent C