Adam wants to buy a massage chair.
The usual price of the massage chair is $1900.
There is a storewide promotional discount of 20%.
As a privileged card member, he is entitled to another 5% discount of the discounted price.
How much does he pay for the massage chair in all?
|
Price of the massage chair (in %) |
Price of the massage chair (in $) |
Usual Price |
100% |
$1900 |
Less storewide discount |
- 20% |
- $380 |
Price with storewide discount |
80% |
$1520 |
Price before deducting another 5% discount |
100% |
$1520 |
Less additional 5% discount |
- 5% |
- $76 |
Price after another 5% discount |
95% |
$1444 |
Discount based on the storewide 20% promotion
= 20% x 1900
=
20100 x 1900
= $380
Amount that Adam has to pay after 20% promotion
= 1900 - 380
= $1520
Further discount after another 5% discount
= 5% x 1520
=
5100 x 1520
= $76
Amount that Adam pays for the massage chair in all
= 1520 - 76
= $1444
Answer(s): $1444