Final cost of sweater = $25.272
$15 off due to gift card for sweater is much beneficial for Carmen
A sweater which originally cost $ 38.40 is on sale 25% off.
Initial cost of sweater = $38.40
The cost of sweater after 25% off =38.40 - 25% [tex]\times[/tex] 38.40 = 38.40 - 9.6 = $ 28.8
The reduction in cost price due to 25% off = $9.6
The sales tax for the final amount after the discount is taken is 8%
The final selling price of the sweater = 28.8 +8% [tex]\times[/tex] 28.8 = 28.8 + 2.304 = $31.104
If Carmen uses $15 off gift card
The selling price due to usage of gift card = 38.40 - 15 = $23.4
Increase in the selling price due to 8% sales tax = 8% [tex]\times[/tex]23.4
Final cost of sweater = 23.4 +1.872 = $25.272
So $15 Off for sweater is much beneficial for Carmen
Final cost of sweater = $25.272
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