Question

5) At the Corelle Factory Outlet Store, all baking dishes are marked 30% off from the

original price. If the item stays in the store longer than one month, it is reduced
10% more off the sale price. What would be the price of a set of baking dishes
that stays on the shelf longer than a month and originally sold for $75?
75 (0.10) = $15
A
B
C
$35
$47.25
$52.25
D $53.75
(closest)
960

Answer 1

$47.25

Explanation:

When the price goes down by 30%, you pay 70% of the original price.

When the price goes down by 10%, you pay 90% of the original price.

0.9 × 0.7 × $75 = $47.25