Question

A store has clearance items that have been marked down by 45%. They are having a sale, advertising an additional 40% off clearance items. What percent of the original price do you end up paying?

Answer 1

33%

Explanation:

x = original price now take 45% off <=====means you pay 55% of original

.55 x is the new price now take 40% MORE off (leaving 60%)

.55x * .6 = .33 x