Question

When calculating the successive discounts of 15% and 10% on a $100 item, _____.
a.
take 10% of $85
b.
take 10% of $90
c.
take 15% of $85
d.
take 25% of $100

Answer 1

a.

After a 15% discount $100 → $85. Then 10% is taken from $85 (10% of $85 = $8.50), leaving $85 − $8.50 = $76.50.