Question

On September 1, a dress was priced at $90. On October 1, the price was reduced by 20%. On November 1, the price was further reduced by 25% of the October 1 price and marked FINAL. What percent of the original price was the FINAL price?

F. 40%
G. 45%
H. 55%
J. 60%
K. 77.5%
Ms. Sue
90 * 0.8 = 72

72 * 0.75 = 54

90 - 54 = 36

100(36/90) = ________%

40%
Ms. Sue
Right.

Thank you Ms. Sue :).
Ms. Sue
You are welcome. :-)

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