Question

I Need help, Maria has a coupon for 40% off her entire purchase. She bought 2 sweaters which were originally $45.89 each. If Maria used the coupon, what was the total cost of both sweaters?. A:27.53$ B:36.71$ C:55.01$. D:73:42$

Answer 1

$55.07 Answer C is closest

Explanation:

The original price of the 2 sweaters was 2($45.89) = $91.78

To find the price at 40% off, multiply this $91.78 by

1.00 - 0.40, or 0.60:

0.60($91.78) = $55.07 Answer C is closest.