Question

A tuxedo rental company is offering a Rent A tuxedo company is offering a rent one get one tux, get a second for 40% off deal. Two friends are going to rent tuxedos together to take advantage of this offer. The second tuxedo ends up being only $45 to rent after the discount. What is the total cost of both tuxedos?

Answer 1

$120

Explanation:

40% off means that the post reduction price is 60% of the original.

Therefore, if $45 is 60% of the original,

100% of the original price = 45 / 60 x 100 = $75

Therefore, the total cost of both = 45 + 75 = 120