Adam wants to buy a massage chair.
The usual price of the massage chair is $400.
There is a storewide promotional discount of 25%.
As a privileged card member, he is entitled to another 10% 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% |
$400 |
Less storewide discount |
- 25% |
- $100 |
Price with storewide discount |
75% |
$300 |
Price before deducting another 10% discount |
100% |
$300 |
Less additional 10% discount |
- 10% |
- $30 |
Price after another 10% discount |
90% |
$270 |
Discount based on the storewide 25% promotion
= 25% x 400
=
25100 x 400
= $100
Amount that Adam has to pay after 25% promotion
= 400 - 100
= $300
Further discount after another 10% discount
= 10% x 300
=
10100 x 300
= $30
Amount that Adam pays for the massage chair in all
= 300 - 30
= $270
Answer(s): $270