8)Tony bought a shirt for $40 and a second one at 50 percent off. What was the total cost before taxes?

b) There was a 5 percent tax. How much did Tony pay in total?

he paid 19 dollars

Step-by-step explanation:

first we subtract tax which is 2 dollars then we find 50%

step-by-step explanation:

1. practice, practice & more practice

2. review errors

3. master the key concepts

do not try to memorise the processes.

4. understand your doubts.

5. create a distraction free study environment

6. create a mathematical dictionary

7. apply maths to real world problems.