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At Benton Appliances, washing machines are on sale for 30% off the original price. Tammy found a coupon in the newspaper for an additional 18% discount off the sale price. If the original price of the washing machine is $500, how much will Tammy pay for the washing machine?

At Benton Appliances, washing machines are on sale for 30% off the original price-example-1
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I believe the answer would be $287

Explanation; First you take 30% off of 500 and get 350. Then you take 18% off of 350 and you will get 287
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