Question

A computer was recently marked down $150.00 from its initial price. If you have a coupon for an additional 35% off after the markdown, how much will the computer cost if it was originally $870.00?

a) $525.50
b) $422.40
c) $569.50
d) $615.00

Answer 1

To find the final cost of the computer, subtract the initial $150 markdown from the original price, then calculate and subtract the 35% discount from the reduced price. The final cost is $468.00.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks us to calculate the final cost of a computer after a markdown and an additional coupon discount is applied. The original price of the computer is $870.00, and it is first reduced by $150.00, then an additional 35% discount is applied.

1. Calculate the price after the initial markdown of $150:
   $870.00 - $150.00 = $720.00
2. Calculate the 35% discount on the new price:
   35% of $720.00 = 0.35 × $720.00 = $252.00
3. Subtract the discount from the markdown price:
   $720.00 - $252.00 = $468.00

Therefore, the final cost of the computer after the initial markdown and the additional 35% discount would be $468.00.