Adam wants to buy a printer.
The usual price of the printer is $400.
There is a storewide promotional discount of 10%.
As a privileged card member, he is entitled to another 15% 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% |
$400 |
Less storewide discount |
- 10% |
- $40 |
Price with storewide discount |
90% |
$360 |
Price before deducting another 15% discount |
100% |
$360 |
Less additional 15% discount |
- 15% |
- $54 |
Price after another 15% discount |
85% |
$306 |
Discount based on the storewide 10% promotion
= 10% x 400
=
10100 x 400
= $40
Amount that Adam has to pay after 10% promotion
= 400 - 40
= $360
Further discount after another 15% discount
= 15% x 360
=
15100 x 360
= $54
Amount that Adam pays for the printer in all
= 360 - 54
= $306
Answer(s): $306