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Miles is buying a chair that regularly costs $250. Today the chair is on sale for 30% off. The sales tax of 6% is taken on the sales price. What will be the total cost, including tax, if Miles buys the chair today. (I ALREADY KNOW THE ANSWER. BUT I NEED THE WORK FOR THE ANSWER TO SHOW MY TEACHER) (the answer is $185.50)

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Step-by-step Explanation:

First find out what is the price after 30% off.

250 · 0.3 = 75

250 - 75 = 175

Then find the tax and add it on. Remember to calculate the tax AFTER  the discount.

175 · 0.06 = 10.50

175 + 10.50 = 185.50