Question

When calculating the successive discounts of 15% and 10% on a $100 item,

a. take 10% of $85
b. take 10% of $90
c. take 15% of $85
d. take 25% of $100
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
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Answer 1

Explanation:

The best answer from the choices provided is:

a. take 10% of $85

To calculate the successive discounts of 15% and 10% on a $100 item, you first apply the 15% discount to the original price, which leaves you with $85. Then, you apply the 10% discount to this reduced price of $85. So, you take 10% of $85, which is the correct step in the calculation of the final discounted price.