Question

When calculating the successive discounts of 15% and 10% on a $100 item,

а. take 10% of $85
b. take 10% of $90
C. take 15% of $85
d. take 25% of $100

Answer 1

A. Take 10% of $85

Explanation:

Taking away 15% from $100 leaves you with $85 to take the second discount away from (10%)

Answer 2

The answer is c.take 15% of $85