Question

A store charges $280 for coat. This price is 40 percent more than the amount it cost the store to buy. At the end-of-season sale, store employees may purchase any remaining coats at 30 percent off the store’s cost. How much would it cost an employee to purchase the coat at the sale?

Answer 1

The store buys the coat for $168 and sells it for 40 percent more than it cost them to buy. The store sells the coat for $280. At the end of season sale, The store sells the remaining coats for 30 percent off. It would cost an employee $196 to purchase the coat at the sale.
I think so. I hope this helps.

Answer 2

i believe your answer is 196... correct me if i'm wrong