Adam wants to buy a printer.
The usual price of the printer is $800.
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 printer in all?
|
Price of the printer (in %) |
Price of the printer (in $) |
Usual Price |
100% |
$800 |
Less storewide discount |
- 20% |
- $160 |
Price with storewide discount |
80% |
$640 |
Price before deducting another 5% discount |
100% |
$640 |
Less additional 5% discount |
- 5% |
- $32 |
Price after another 5% discount |
95% |
$608 |
Discount based on the storewide 20% promotion
= 20% x 800
=
20100 x 800
= $160
Amount that Adam has to pay after 20% promotion
= 800 - 160
= $640
Further discount after another 5% discount
= 5% x 640
=
5100 x 640
= $32
Amount that Adam pays for the printer in all
= 640 - 32
= $608
Answer(s): $608