Adam has a loyalty card good for a 12% discount at his local hardware store. What would his total in dollars and cents be, after the discount and before tax, if the total cost of all the items he wants to buy is $7.25 ? Round to the nearest cent.Answer: $
Q. Adam has a loyalty card good for a 12% discount at his local hardware store. What would his total in dollars and cents be, after the discount and before tax, if the total cost of all the items he wants to buy is $7.25 ? Round to the nearest cent.Answer: $
Calculate Discount Amount: We know:Original total cost: $7.25Discount percentage: 12%Find the amount of the discount.Calculation: 7.25×0.12=0.87Discount = $0.87
Calculate Total Cost After Discount: We know:Original total cost = $7.25Discount = $0.87What is the total cost after the discount?Calculation: $7.25−$0.87=$6.38The total cost after the discount, before tax, is $6.38.
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