Question

Please help!

A model car is for sale online. The owner
discounts the price by 5% each day until it
sells. On the third day the car sells. If the
original price of the model car was $40,
how much did the car sell for? What percent
discount does this represent from the
original price?

Answer 1

The car sold for 34 .

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Answer 2

Answer: the model car sold for $34, at a 15% discount.

Explanation:

first multiply 5% by 3 days, for a total discount of 15%.

then apply the 15% discount to the $40 car, arriving at a price of $34.