Question

manny makes the following purchases at the store. pair of jeans for $32.65 3 t - shirts for $14.89 each pair of sneakers for $39.99 the store is having a promotional sale where 10% is taken off of each customers total purchase before tax. the sales tax is 8%. if manny paid $114.03, then he ______ for his purchase. a. paid $5.63 too little b. paid $3.28 too little c. paid the correct amount d. paid $8.45 too much please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the total cost before discount

The cost of 3 t - shirts is \(3\times14.89 = 44.67\).
The total cost before discount is \(32.65+44.67 + 39.99=117.31\).

Step2: Calculate the cost after 10% discount

The amount after a 10% discount is \(117.31\times(1 - 0.1)=117.31\times0.9 = 105.579\).

Step3: Calculate the cost after 8% sales tax

The amount after 8% sales tax is \(105.579\times(1 + 0.08)=105.579\times1.08=114.02532\approx114.03\).

Answer:

C. paid the correct amount