Wheel’s Bicycle shop advertised a bicycle for 15% off for a savings of $36. The bicycle did not sell so it

was offered at a new 20% discount off the sale price.
(a) What did the bicycle sell for regularly? ______________
(b) What is the amount of the new discount? _____________

3 answers

42
7
The 15% = $36, so the original price is much higher than $42.

15%x = $36

x = 36/.15 = $240

240 - 36 = 204

20% of 204 = $40.80
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