A store is having 10%-off sale. It gives an additional 20% off if the item is above $100 after discount. A jacket costs $124.99. Will you get the second discount? You pay for the jacket. If you get the second discount, how many dollars have you saved in total?

Question

A store is having 10%-off sale. It gives an additional 20% off if the item is above $100 after discount. A jacket costs $124.99. Will you get the second discount? You pay for the jacket. If you get the second discount, how many dollars have you saved in total?
yes; $12.49
no
yes; $89.99
yes; $35

Reiny · Accepted Answer

after 1st discount, selling price = 124.99*.9 = 112.49 so they qualify for 2nd discount. Final selling price = 112.49*.8 =89.99