problem solving

Question

A store has clearance items that have been marked down by 60%. They are having a sale, advertising an additional 50% off clearance items. What percent of the original price do you end up paying?

_____%

Give your answer accurate to at least one decimal place.

Answer 1

IF the original price were say $100, then 60% off reduces the price to $40. Another 50% off reduces it to $20 which is 1/5 or 20% of the original price or a discount of 100%-20% = 80% off.