Question

Eugene wants to buy jeans at a store that
is giving $10 off everything. The tag on the
jeans is marked 50% off. The original price
is $49.98.
a. Find the total cost if the 50% discount
is applied before the $10 discount.
b. Find the total cost if the $10 discount is
applied before the 50% discount.

Answer 1

A) We can create a formula to represent the situation, where "p" equals price:
.5(49.98) - 10 = p
When we evaluate, we get:
(24.99) - 10 = p
14.99 = p

B) We can create a new formula, where "p" still equals price:
.5(49.98 - 10) = p
Evaluate once again:
.5(39.98) = p
19.99 = p

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Answer 2

Thank you soooo much, this helped me a lot!

Answer 3

Anytime, glad I could help! :D

Answer 4

what is the total cost if the 50% discount is applied before the $10 discount?

Answer 5

We would first divide .5 which is the decimal form of 50% with the original price...

\[49.98 \times .5 = discount|price\]

then you would get your answer in which you then subtract 10 from and you will get your answer ^^

Answer 6

Thank you this is a great answer! Thank you soooo much!

Answer 7

ooo meant multiply not divide

Answer 8

oh, ok thank you anyways!!!!!

Answer 9

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Answer 10

LOL THANK YOU!

Answer 11

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