Question

2. A video game was listed for $55. It went on sale for 15% off. When the sequel was announced, it was further discounted 20%). What is the current price for the video game?

Answer 1

The initial price of the video game was %55.

Given that a discount of 15% is offered, so the price becomes,

$\begin{gathered} P_1=(1-\frac{15}{100})\times\text{ 55} \\ P_1=\frac{85}{100}\times55 \\ P_1=46.75 \end{gathered}$

Consider that a further discount of 20% is offered, then the final price will become,

$\begin{gathered} P_2=(1-\frac{20}{100})\times P_1 \\ P_2=(\frac{80}{100})\times46.75 \\ P_2=37.4 \end{gathered}$

Thus, the current price for the video game is $37.4