Brendan bought an aquarium originally priced at $50 but on sale for 50% off. After 12% sales tax, wh

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    math_celebrity Administrator Staff Member

    Brendan bought an aquarium originally priced at $50 but on sale for 50% off. After 12% sales tax, what was the total cost?

    50% off of 50 means they pay half, or 1/2(50) = 25.

    Now, this gets taxed at 12%. So we multiply 25 * 1.12
    Total Cost = 25(1.12)
    Total Cost = $28
     

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