Question

type the correct answer in each box. use numbers instead of words.
the original price of a game is $68.75.

• the game is on sale for 40% off.
• the store charges 8% sales tax.

complete the statement to find the final price of the game.
the sale price before taxes is $ \boxed{\quad} , and the price including taxes is $ \boxed{\quad} .

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the sale price before tax

The discount is 40%, so the sale price is (100% - 40%) = 60% of the original price.
Original price = $68.75
Sale price before tax = $68.75 × 0.6
$$68.75\times0.6 = 41.25$$

Step2: Calculate the price including tax

The sales tax is 8%, so the final price is (100% + 8%) = 108% of the sale price before tax.
Sale price before tax = $41.25
Final price = $41.25 × 1.08
$$41.25\times1.08 = 44.55$$

Answer:

The sale price before taxes is $41.25, and the price including taxes is $44.55.