Question

A store is having a sale where all shoes are discounted by 20%. Andrea has a coupon for $10 off of the regular price for one pair of shoes. The store first applies the coupon and then takes 20% off of the reduced price. If Andrea pays $36 for a pair of shoes, what was their original price before the sale

Answer 1

47.52$

Explanation:

the discount my be applied progressively which means 20% then 10%

36×120%= 43.2

43.2×110%=47.52$

please note that it is incorrect to add 30 % in 1 times am here is the prove

36×130%=46.8$ which means incorrect so be carefull

Answer 2

Explanation:

The correct answer would be $55