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A store has clearance items that have been marked down by 25%. They are having a sale, advertising an additional 40% off clearance items. What percent of the original price do you end up paying? Give your answer accurate to at least one decimal place.

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With 25% off, you would be paying 75% of the original cost 100% - 25% = 75%)

Then there is another 40% off, so you would be paying 60% (100% - 40% = 60%)

Now you need to find 60% of 75%:

0.60 x 0.75 = 0.45 = 45% of the original price.

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