Will is at a shirt sale where he can buy one and get a second one for 40 percent off. He wants to buy two shirts priced at $29 each. How much will he pay?
cost after discount = (2 × list price) – (list price × discount percentage)
A]$34.80
B]$40.60
C]$46.40

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Will is at a shirt sale where he can buy one and get a second one for 40 percent off. He wants to buy two shirts priced at $29 each. How much will he pay?
cost after discount = (2 × list price) – (list price × discount percentage)
A]$34.80
B]$40.60
C]$46.40

mrcoolguy · Answer

i thank A but i'm not sure

mathmale · Answer

First shirt costs $29.
Second shirt is 40% off.  What is 40% of $29?  Multiply $29 by 0.40.  The result represents the savings on the 2nd shirt,  With 40% off, how much does the 2nd shirt cost?

Add the 2 different prices together.

justdoublechecking · Answer

You have the formula right in front of you.