Traci wants to buys rings that cost 50 dollars each. A jeweler is offering a offering a deal in which you buy 1 ring and get the second for 25% of and the 3rd for 50% off. The sales tax is 8%. Traci will buy 3 rings. How much money will Traci save using the deal instead of paying full price for all 3 rings?

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Claire Newman

1 September, 07:56

Traci wants to buys rings that cost 50 dollars each. A jeweler is offering a offering a deal in which you buy 1 ring and get the second for 25% of and the 3rd for 50% off. The sales tax is 8%. Traci will buy 3 rings. How much money will Traci save using the deal instead of paying full price for all 3 rings?

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Alana Morton · Answer 1

1st ring=$50

2nd ring=$37.50

3rd ring=$25

$50+$37.50+$25 = $112.50 total cost before tax

$112.50 X 1.08=$121.5 total cost and tax

3 X $50 X 1.08=$162 total cost without discount deal

$162 - $121.50 = $40.50 savings