Adam wants to buy a tablet.
The usual price of the tablet is $500.
There is a storewide promotional discount of 40%.
As a privileged card member, he is entitled to another 8% discount of the discounted price.
How much does he pay for the tablet in all?
|
Price of the tablet (in %) |
Price of the tablet (in $) |
Usual Price |
100% |
$500 |
Less storewide discount |
- 40% |
- $200 |
Price with storewide discount |
60% |
$300 |
Price before deducting another 8% discount |
100% |
$300 |
Less additional 8% discount |
- 8% |
- $24 |
Price after another 8% discount |
92% |
$276 |
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 8% discount
= 8% x 300
=
8100 x 300
= $24
Amount that Adam pays for the tablet in all
= 300 - 24
= $276
Answer(s): $276