Calculating Sale Prices and Taxes

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the total cost of a tablet that is on sale. It involves two main steps: first, determining the sale price by applying a 15% discount to the original price of $600, resulting in a sale price of $510. Second, calculating the total cost by adding an 8% sales tax to the sale price, resulting in a final cost of $550.80. The tutorial demonstrates how to perform these calculations efficiently using percent equations.

What is the original price of the tablet before any discounts or taxes?

• $800

• $700

• $600

• $500

If a tablet is on sale for 15% off, what percentage of the original price does the sale price represent?

• 70%

• 85%

• 80%

• 75%

How much is the sale price of the tablet after applying the 15% discount?

• $540

• $480

• $510

• $450

What is the purpose of using a percentage equation in calculating the sale price?

• To find the original price

• To simplify the calculation

• To add sales tax

• To determine the discount amount

What is the sales tax rate applied to the sale price of the tablet?

• 5%

• 6%

• 7%

• 8%

How can the total cost of the tablet be calculated in one step?

• By multiplying the sale price by 1.5

• By subtracting 8% from the sale price

• By calculating 108% of the sale price

• By adding 10% to the sale price

What does the 108% represent in the context of calculating the total cost?

• The original price plus discount

• The sale price plus sales tax

• The sales tax only

• The discount amount

What is the total cost of the tablet including sales tax?

• $520.80

• $550.80

• $530.80

• $540.80

Why is it beneficial to calculate the total cost in one step?

• It simplifies the process

• It reduces calculation errors

• It avoids adding sales tax

• It increases the discount

What is the decimal representation of 108% used in the calculation?

• 1.05

• 1.08

• 1.15

• 1.10