Question

Jinkie's Jumpin' Junkfood's "Jammin' Jazzy Candy Bar normally sells for $15.Right now they are selling at o 40% discount. Oliver also has a coupon that allowshim to take 30% off the sale price at the register. How much does Oliver pay?

Answer 1

Solution:

Selling price = $15

At discount of 40%, Jinkie's Jumpin' Junkfood's sells for;

$\begin{gathered} 15-(15\times0.4)=15-6 \\ 15-(15\times0.4)=9 \end{gathered}$

But Oliver also has a coupon worth 30% discount off the same price at register;

$\begin{gathered} 9-(9\times0.3)=9-2.7 \\ 9-(9\times0.3)=6.3 \end{gathered}$

Thus, Oliver pays $6.3