A local Dot Dress Shop is selling a suit for $99. Due to changing styles the 1st markdown was 8% and the second markdown 25%. The suit still did not sell so a final markdown of 10% was taken. The sale price is currently A. $68.31 B.$86.31 C. $61.84 D. $61.48 or E. none of these

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A local Dot Dress Shop is selling a suit for $99. Due to changing styles the 1st markdown was 8% and the second markdown 25%. The suit still did not sell so a final markdown of 10% was taken. The sale price is currently A. $68.31  B.$86.31  C. $61.84  D. $61.48 or E.  none of these

anonymous · Answer

Multiply 99 by .08, then multiply that answer by .25 & then multiply that answer by .10.

anonymous · Answer

Sorry, I read this all wrong,,

swissgirl · Answer

8% markdown
its worth 92% of its original price
99*.92=91.08

25% markdown
Its worth 75% of the price
91.08*.75=68.31

10% markdown
Its worth 90 of the previous price
68.31*.90=61.48

swissgirl · Answer

I think You are correct @gjhfdfg

anonymous · Answer

Oh ok that makes sense now. Thank you

anonymous · Answer

@lindalou18 Do you know to say thank by clicking on the blue "Best Response" button ?

swissgirl · Answer

Hahaha thats alright. lol I am not answering for medals