A local retailer is selling all $120 wall mirrors at 33% off. Mitchell is buying a wall mirror and has a coupon for an additional 15% off the sale price. What will Mitchell pay for his mirror? Please show all work.

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anonymous · Answer

33%+15% = 48%
$120 x .48 = $57.60
$120 - $57.60 = $62.40
Answer: $62.40

mertsj · Answer

2/3(120)=80 
That is the sale price with the first discount.
It is marked down an additional 15% of 80.  So the customer has to pay 85% of 80
.85(80)=$65
That is the sale price.