Question

Carson's favorite store is having a sale. All clothing is 40% off, and Carson has a coupon for another $10 off his purchase. He buys a sweater for $65.99. How much does Carson pay for the sweater after the discounts?

Answer 1

To calculate the total discount that Carson receives, we can first find the amount of the 40% discount on the sweater, which is:

40% of $65.99 = 0.4 x $65.99 = $26.40

Then, we can add the additional $10 coupon discount to get the total discount:

$26.40 + $10 = $36.40

Therefore, the total discount that Carson receives on the sweater is $36.40.

To find the final price that Carson pays after the discounts, we can subtract the total discount from the original price:

$65.99 - $36.40 = $29.59

Therefore, Carson pays $29.59 for the sweater after the discounts.

Answer 2

First, we can calculate the discount from the sale. The sweater costs $65.99, and with a 40% discount, the price is reduced by:

$65.99 x 0.40 = $26.40

So the sale price of the sweater is:

$65.99 - $26.40 = $39.59

Next, we can apply Carson's $10 coupon to the sale price:

$39.59 - $10 = $29.59

Therefore, Carson pays $29.59 for the sweater after the discounts.