Adam wants to buy a massage chair.
The usual price of the massage chair is $100.
There is a storewide promotional discount of 20%.
As a privileged card member, he is entitled to another 15% 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% |
$100 |
Less storewide discount |
- 20% |
- $20 |
Price with storewide discount |
80% |
$80 |
Price before deducting another 15% discount |
100% |
$80 |
Less additional 15% discount |
- 15% |
- $12 |
Price after another 15% discount |
85% |
$68 |
Discount based on the storewide 20% promotion
= 20% x 100
=
20100 x 100
= $20
Amount that Adam has to pay after 20% promotion
= 100 - 20
= $80
Further discount after another 15% discount
= 15% x 80
=
15100 x 80
= $12
Amount that Adam pays for the massage chair in all
= 80 - 12
= $68
Answer(s): $68