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A store has a $179.99 item on sale for 25% off, plus an additional 20% off. What is the sale price you would pay on this item? A) $99.00 B) $108.99 C) $108.39 D) $107.99

A store has a $179.99 item on sale for 25% off, plus an additional 20% off. What is the sale price you would pay on this item? A) $99.00 B) $108.99 C) $108.39 D) $107.99
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A store has a $179.99 item on sale for 25% off, plus an additional 20% off. What is the sale price you would pay on this item?

A) $99.00

B) $108.99

C) $108.39

D) $107.99

User Meda
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The answer is d. First you must multiply $179.99 by 75% (the oplosite of 25% so that you have less steps which equals $134.99. Then multiply $134.99 by 80% (the opposite of 20% for less steps) to get $107.99
User Ofzza
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D. 107.99 because you have to do this

0.8 x (0.75 x 179.99)
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