Question

Michael works in an electronics store. The manager tells Michael he wants to take 20% off a $495.00 television.

If the television does not sell, the manager will again reduce the sale price by 25%. Michael tells the manager to
reduce the original price by 45% because the sale price would be the same. Is Michael correct? ​

Answer 1

No

Explanation:

495*.2=99

495-99=396

396*.25=99

396-99=297

495*.45=222.75

495-222.75=272.25

Answer 2

No. The sale price will be different. The manager will reduce the sale price. If you just do 45%, the television price will be larger than taking 25% off from the sale price.

45% off : $396

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20% off, and then 25%: $297

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