Question

Fernando has been saving money to buy an e–book reader. A store has just marked

down the price of its readers by 40%. Each reader comes with a mail-in rebate for
$25.
If the reader used to cost $150, what will Fernando's final price be after the markdown
and rebate?
Complete each step to solve the problem.

1. How much money will Fernando save because of the 40% markdown? Show your
work.
2. The total amount off includes the markdown and rebate. What is the total amount
off?
3. What will the final price of the reader be? Show your work.

Answer 1

Answer: 65$

Explanation:

1. 40% of 150 is 60 so 60$ off of 150 is 90

2. total amount off is 85$. 60 is the 40% off and additional 25 for the rebate

3. final price will be 65$. 90-25=65