The regular price of a pair of hockey skates was $250. Ron bought the skates at a discount of 8%. However, he had to pay 5% sales tax on the skates after the discount.

What was the selling price of the skates?

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Layne Cameron

13 January, 17:01

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Quinten Montes · Answer 1

Since 8% of 250=20, 250-20 = 230

230 + 11.5 (5%of 230) = 241.5

The regular price of a pair of hockey skates was $250. Ron bought the skates at a discount of 8%. However, he had to pay 5% sales tax on the skates after the discount.What was the selling price of the skates?