Question

A clothing store is having a sale. Last week, a coat originally priced at $110 and was discounted by 45%. This week, the coat was discounted by 30% of last weeks sale price. What is the price of the coat after the second discount is applied

Answer 1

The price of the coat after the second discount is applied is $42.35.

Explanation:

First, you need to find the amount after the first discount by multiplying the original price by 45% and subtracting that amount from the initial price:

$110*45%=$49.5

$110-$49.5=$60.5

Now, you have to find the price of the coat after the second discount by calculating 30% of the price after the first discount and subtracting the result from that price:

$60.5*30%=$18.15

$60.5-$18.15=$42.35

According to this, the answer is that the price of the coat after the second discount is applied is $42.35.