Finding Discount and Tax

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the final cost of a hammer after applying a discount and sales tax. It covers two methods for calculating the final cost in a store and discusses how to determine the original price of a hammer purchased online with a discount code. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions and encourages viewers to practice the calculations themselves.

What is the initial price of the hammer before any discounts or taxes?

• $15.00

• $20.00

• $25.00

• $30.00

How much is the discount amount when a 15% discount is applied to the hammer?

• $5.00

• $4.00

• $3.00

• $2.00

What is the final cost of the hammer after applying a 15% discount and a 6% sales tax using Method 1?

• $19.00

• $18.02

• $17.00

• $16.00

In Method 2, what percentage of the original price do you pay after a 15% discount?

• 85%

• 80%

• 75%

• 70%

What is the final cost of the hammer using Method 2?

• $18.02

• $18.50

• $19.00

• $17.50

What is the original price of the hammer from the online retailer before a 25% discount?

• $21.00

• $23.00

• $20.00

• $22.00

Which method involves checking multiple answer choices to find the original price of the hammer?

• Both methods

• Method 1

• Method 2

• Neither method