Question

A savvy shopper combines a 25% off coupon with the store’s existing 25% off sale. Ignoring sales tax, how much of the base price should the shopper expect to pay?
a.
75%
b.
56.25%
c.
50%
d.
43.75%

Answer 1

Start with 100% of the base price. After the first 25% off you pay 75% of the price. Applying another 25% off gives 75% of 75% = 0.75 × 0.75 = 0.5625 = 56.25%.

Answer: b. 56.25%