Adam wants to buy a tablet.
The usual price of the tablet is $400.
There is a storewide promotional discount of 35%.
As a privileged card member, he is entitled to another 5% 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% |
$400 |
Less storewide discount |
- 35% |
- $140 |
Price with storewide discount |
65% |
$260 |
Price before deducting another 5% discount |
100% |
$260 |
Less additional 5% discount |
- 5% |
- $13 |
Price after another 5% discount |
95% |
$247 |
Discount based on the storewide 35% promotion
= 35% x 400
=
35100 x 400
= $140
Amount that Adam has to pay after 35% promotion
= 400 - 140
= $260
Further discount after another 5% discount
= 5% x 260
=
5100 x 260
= $13
Amount that Adam pays for the tablet in all
= 260 - 13
= $247
Answer(s): $247