Adam wants to buy a mobile phone.
The usual price of the mobile phone is $100.
There is a storewide promotional discount of 25%.
As a privileged card member, he is entitled to another 8% discount of the discounted price.
How much does he pay for the mobile phone in all?
|
Price of the mobile phone (in %) |
Price of the mobile phone (in $) |
Usual Price |
100% |
$100 |
Less storewide discount |
- 25% |
- $25 |
Price with storewide discount |
75% |
$75 |
Price before deducting another 8% discount |
100% |
$75 |
Less additional 8% discount |
- 8% |
- $6 |
Price after another 8% discount |
92% |
$69 |
Discount based on the storewide 25% promotion
= 25% x 100
=
25100 x 100
= $25
Amount that Adam has to pay after 25% promotion
= 100 - 25
= $75
Further discount after another 8% discount
= 8% x 75
=
8100 x 75
= $6
Amount that Adam pays for the mobile phone in all
= 75 - 6
= $69
Answer(s): $69