Question

A store has a $179.99 item on sale for 25% off, plus an additional 20% off. What is the percentage of savings off on this item?

Answer 1

Percentage of savings off=45%

Step-by-step explanation:

Savings=discount×Original item price

First save=(25/100)×179.99=$44.9975

Additional save=(20/100)×179.99=$35.998

Total savings=(44.9975+35.998)=$80.9955

Percentage of savings=(Total saving/Original price)×100

(80.9955/179.99)×100=45%