Question

can some one help me with this The wholesale price of a microwave oven is $140. A department store increases the wholesale price by 25%, as recommended by the manufacturer. Mrs. Benson has a coupon for 10% off the purchase of any item. In dollars, how much would Mrs. Benson pay for the microwave oven, before sales tax is applied?

Answer 1

can you explain how to do it

Answer 2

use SP=(1+.25)*140

Answer 3

then ull get SP=1.25*140

Answer 4

then ulll get 175

Answer 5

multiply $140 times 125%, or 1.25, to get the retail price. when you find that amount, multiply it by 90% or 0.9 to find the price minus the 10% reduction.

Answer 6

then do SP=(1-.1)*175

Answer 7

k

Answer 8

ull get sp=.9*175

Answer 9

ur final answer shall be $157.5

Answer 10

thanks sooo much