Adam wants to buy a laptop.
The usual price of the laptop is $500.
There is a storewide promotional discount of 40%.
As a privileged card member, he is entitled to another 7% discount of the discounted price.
How much does he pay for the laptop in all?
|
Price of the laptop (in %) |
Price of the laptop (in $) |
Usual Price |
100% |
$500 |
Less storewide discount |
- 40% |
- $200 |
Price with storewide discount |
60% |
$300 |
Price before deducting another 7% discount |
100% |
$300 |
Less additional 7% discount |
- 7% |
- $21 |
Price after another 7% discount |
93% |
$279 |
Discount based on the storewide 40% promotion
= 40% x 500
=
40100 x 500
= $200
Amount that Adam has to pay after 40% promotion
= 500 - 200
= $300
Further discount after another 7% discount
= 7% x 300
=
7100 x 300
= $21
Amount that Adam pays for the laptop in all
= 300 - 21
= $279
Answer(s): $279