Question

Which is a step in the process of calculating successive discounts of 8% and 10% on a $50 item?

a.
take 2% of $50
b.
take 8% of $46
c.
take 10% of $46
d.
take 18% of $50

Answer 1

c. After the first discount 8% of $50 = $4, the new price is $46, so you then take 10% of $46.