Question

On Monday, a jacket cost $36.95 and a shirt cost $21.42. On Friday the jacket was discounted by 20%, and the shirt was discounted by 1/3. What is the total price of the jacket and shirt on Friday, before sales tax?
A
$14.28

B
$29.56

C
$43.84

D
$43.91

Answer 1

.8*36.95 + .667*21.42

Answer 2

36.95 x 80% = 29.56 21.42 x ⅔ = 14.28 14.28 + 29.56 = $43.84